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CV10 YNR

2010 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,821 mi
Last recorded174,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 YNR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 174,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking RACK/GATOR (2.1.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

parking lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Apr 2024 164,542 miles

ALL suspension components are corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 164,542 miles

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

ALL suspension components are corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 150,466 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 150,466 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 139,499 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 139,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges and on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 128,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner edges corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges and on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,671 miles

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

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

emission test wont register

Fail 16 Dec 2019 118,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Service brake excessively binding retest bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

emission test wont register

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges / near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn edges / near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,696 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,654 miles

front brake application uneven 41% max allowance is 30% (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,235 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,053 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,510 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 41,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 41,563 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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CV10 YNR is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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