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YF59 ZJO

2010 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,520 mi
Last recorded138,520 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 ZJO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2025 138,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 122,905 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2023 122,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,908 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

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

Radiator support mounting corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 117,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

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

Radiator support mounting corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 97,050 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 76,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front windscreen wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,347 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,806 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 55,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 44,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,379 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,299 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 ZJO is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

YF59 ZJO is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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