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YY59 OAM

2010 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,443 mi
Last recorded173,443 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 OAM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 173,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 161,504 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 161,492 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,468 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,643 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 147,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 143,002 miles

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

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

oil on steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2020 143,002 miles

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

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

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

oil on steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,759 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and off side rear ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 114,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and off side rear ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,689 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

near side rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

near side rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,338 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,398 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OAM is a 2010 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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