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YF59 ZKG

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,915 mi
Last recorded136,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 136,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 136,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,426 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s sill

Fail 18 Jan 2024 120,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s sill

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,111 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 109,992 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,954 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 84,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,920 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 76,848 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,163 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 67,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak sump corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,214 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 57,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket broken

rear brake application is slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 57,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and middle exhaust brackets are broken

rear brake application is slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application slightly unevern

Fail 8 Jan 2015 49,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application slightly unevern

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 26 Jan 2013 25,705 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 ZKG is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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