2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

6,008 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,008 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play13.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    275 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics22.0%
  2. Suspension19.7%
  3. Brakes18.3%
  4. Steering16.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Body & chassis6.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2010 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,008 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).