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YS59 WTM

2010 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 WTM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,500 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,500 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,067 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 78,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,062 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mounts secured by jubilee clips (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mounts secured by jubilee clips (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine oil sump corroded

fuel tank slight corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2022 73,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mounts secured by jubilee clips (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mounts secured by jubilee clips (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil sump corroded

fuel tank slight corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 72,111 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

exhaust secured by jubilee clips, but secured

fuel tank corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 72,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f and o/s/f wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f, o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

exhaust secured by jubilee clips, but secured

fuel tank corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 71,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 65,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 60,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,454 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,482 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,528 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

OSR light unit cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,404 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged but not affecting light

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,448 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,131 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 10,709 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 WTM is a 2010 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTM, 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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YS59 WTM is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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