2010 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · EF10 LMK
2010 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 121,390 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF10 LMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 121,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EF10 LMK Mileage History
- 08/06/2023109,535 mi
- 24/06/2024118,190 mi+8,655 mi
- 24/06/2024118,190 mi
- 01/07/2025121,370 mi+3,180 mi
- 07/07/2025121,390 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 5,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF10 LMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Kia Rio (EF10 LMK) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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