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YF10 YSW

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 YSW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,668 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 99,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 92,298 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,073 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 84,068 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,498 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,182 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,835 miles

exhaust brackets front and middle both broken off pipe.still secure

Fail 28 May 2015 42,835 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets front and middle both broken off pipe.still secure

Pass 22 May 2014 32,076 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,764 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear number plate light holder slightly insecure

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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YF10 YSW is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF10 YSW, 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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YF10 YSW is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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