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AY10 YXZ

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,450 mi
Last recorded98,450 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 YXZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 66,676 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,651 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,778 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,640 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,679 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,605 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AY10 YXZ is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY10 YXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY10 YXZ registered?

AY10 YXZ is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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