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YY59 KBK

2010 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,303 mi
Last recorded135,303 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 KBK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 135,303 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS UPPER (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 135,303 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS UPPER (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REARS (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 121,293 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe burst on RBT (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,020 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 106,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from intercooler, oil blow by

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,658 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 92,658 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,185 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s wing mirror damaged

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s wing mirror damaged

oil leak engine

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,353 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 44,065 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YY59 KBK is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY59 KBK, 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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YY59 KBK is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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