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BG10 OVU

2010 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 OVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 101,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,080 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 86,209 miles

Exhaust pipe fixing bolt /deteriorated & rust (front to rear)

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front lock to lock steering belt tensioner slightly noisy

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly cracking damage in middle (both)

coil spring (both front to rear)

Fail 26 Apr 2024 86,209 miles

Exhaust pipe fixing bolt /deteriorated & rust (front to rear)

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front lock to lock steering belt tensioner slightly noisy

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly cracking damage in middle (both)

coil spring (both front to rear)

Pass 8 Apr 2023 84,018 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 84,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,627 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 83,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front plus front to rear ? (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering belt loose

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within both tread and shoulder tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at multiple body mounting clips along underside of vehicle and close to axle flexi union (OSR) and undercover covering brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within both tread and shoulder tread pattern and on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,091 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure central bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within both tread and shoulder tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding at multiple body mounting clips along underside of vehicle and close to axle flexi union (OSR) and undercover covering brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within both tread and shoulder tread pattern and on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 72,522 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,746 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rusted away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rusted away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mount has come away from pipe but is supporting exhaust

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,788 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,510 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2014 31,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 31,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2013 21,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2013 21,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG10 OVU is a 2010 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG10 OVU, 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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BG10 OVU is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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