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YS10 LHY

2010 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 LHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 129,926 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 129,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 110,356 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Sound from drivebelt area when on full lock

Fail 18 Aug 2022 104,069 miles

Windscreen washer not working Inoperative on one side (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Sound from drivebelt area when on full lock

Pass 25 Aug 2021 95,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 86,054 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,063 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,333 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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YS10 LHY is a 2010 Kia Rio in Red 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 YS10 LHY, 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 YS10 LHY registered?

YS10 LHY is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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