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CP10 UCJ

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP10 UCJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,735 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joint dust covers perished.

Both rear coil springs becoming corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on edges slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

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 axle corroded.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

n/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover perished.

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly/stepped.

Fail 27 Aug 2025 118,735 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joint dust covers perished.

Both rear coil springs becoming corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on edges slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

n/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover perished.

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly/stepped.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 114,745 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 exhaust joint corroded.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (front bush) partially unbonded.

o/s/f washer jet slightly poor.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 109,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,068 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper perished.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished/partially unbonded.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

centre rear exhaust joint corroding

centre stop light not working

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2021 98,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

centre rear exhaust joint corroding

centre stop light not working

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,433 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,073 miles

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

high level stop light not working

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

high level stop light not working

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,305 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,843 miles

both wiper rubbers splitting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,362 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 32,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,681 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,192 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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CP10 UCJ is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP10 UCJ, 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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CP10 UCJ is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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