2010 Kia Rio · 21,562 MOT tests
2010 Kia Rio reliability
2010 Kia Rios fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Rio years (21,562 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 43.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 78,866
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,562
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 15.4% of tests fail here (501% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.9%
- Steering15.4%
- Suspension13.6%
- Brakes11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Tyres7.8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 12.17%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 6.05%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.9%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.88%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.73%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.1%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (7.81%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Kia Rio reliable?
2010 Kia Rios fail 43.8% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Rio years (21,562 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (12.17% of tests), position lamp not working (6.05% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Kia Rio shows 78,866 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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