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DY10 RYV

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 RYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,500 miles

Front brakes are lagging in operation

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,053 miles

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

Coil spring corroded nsf, osf, nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,050 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded nsf, osf, nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 66,268 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,155 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,369 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 44,453 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 44,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,534 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2017 38,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 31,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust middle section (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 25,228 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 25,228 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 20,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,098 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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DY10 RYV is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY10 RYV, 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 DY10 RYV registered?

DY10 RYV is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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