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CV10 SOA

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 SOA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 90,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 84,715 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 78,454 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,193 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 71,193 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 63,419 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 55,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 50,298 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 43,313 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 43,265 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road multiple scratches in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 36,604 miles

Exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 May 2018 36,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 30,516 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 30,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,849 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,165 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges 175/70/14

Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 8,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV10 SOA is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV10 SOA, 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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CV10 SOA is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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