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YF59 WEA

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 88,360 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rears (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,837 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 83,837 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excess corrosion, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 78,514 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCKER CASINGS RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 78,511 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excess corrosion outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCKER CASINGS RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,539 miles

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

rear axle rusty,

Fail 17 Jan 2023 73,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure 1st bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 2nd bracket missing, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle rusty,

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump moist with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,050 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,237 miles

engine oil was extremely low , regular checking required

Fail 18 Jan 2019 55,210 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine oil was extremely low , regular checking required

Pass 28 Dec 2017 49,754 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 49,754 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inside tread (4.1.E.1)

tracking

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,851 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 44,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 39,993 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 23 Dec 2014 34,352 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 19 Dec 2013 27,643 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 27,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 WEA is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WEA, 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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What year was YF59 WEA registered?

YF59 WEA is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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