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AY10 YYG

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,636 mi
Last recorded167,636 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 167,636 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 167,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 157,413 miles

Chip in screen

Pass 26 Sep 2023 145,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,693 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,640 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken at welds. System adequately supported

Front wipers starting to smear/streak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,675 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,485 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken but still supported

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,662 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,662 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,945 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 YYG 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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

AY10 YYG is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2010.

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