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YS59 ESG

2010 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 ESG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 120,456 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 120,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Dec 2024 117,283 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 117,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,159 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 110,149 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 102,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 97,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 97,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 82,543 miles

both front tyres getting worn on inside edges

Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres getting worn on inside edges

Pass 31 Dec 2018 74,462 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,429 miles

tyres osr5mm osf7mm nsr6mm nsf7mm

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,637 miles

osr6mm osf5mm nsr6mm nsf5mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,125 miles

osr7mm osf6mm osr5mm nsf6mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,024 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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YS59 ESG 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 70%.

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 YS59 ESG, 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 YS59 ESG registered?

YS59 ESG is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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