2010 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · SL10 KBX
2010 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 99,046 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL10 KBX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2025
- 99,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL10 KBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Kia Rio (SL10 KBX) between March 2013 and February 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SL10 KBX Mileage History
- 26/03/201325,777 mi
- 15/04/201432,697 mi+6,920 mi
- 15/04/201432,697 mi
- 13/04/201539,582 mi+6,885 mi
- 14/04/201645,456 mi+5,874 mi
- 14/04/201750,406 mi+4,950 mi
- 17/04/201750,439 mi+33 mi
- 13/04/201853,211 mi+2,772 mi
- 09/04/201955,666 mi+2,455 mi
- 29/01/202056,328 mi+662 mi
- 31/01/202056,328 mi
- 06/01/202161,385 mi+5,057 mi
- 11/01/202161,385 mi
- 22/01/202274,464 mi+13,079 mi
- 07/02/202274,564 mi+100 mi
- 26/01/202384,309 mi+9,745 mi
- 25/01/202495,075 mi+10,766 mi
- 25/01/202495,077 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/202599,046 mi+3,969 mi
Average of roughly 6,177 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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