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YF59 JRX

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 JRX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,541 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi fractured slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake grabbing slightly both fronts (1.2.1 (c))

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

corrosion underneath front subframe and rear axle

Fail 10 Apr 2026 81,541 miles

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rears (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi fractured slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders bald, 3/3.8mm across 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder below 1mm, 4mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake grabbing slightly both fronts (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively clean up blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion underneath front subframe and rear axle

Pass 16 Apr 2025 74,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section flexible down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle link pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 74,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section flexible down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle link pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,428 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 62,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,299 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,612 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 55,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,673 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,492 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 29,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 6,778 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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YF59 JRX is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF59 JRX, 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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YF59 JRX is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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