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BG10 OWC

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,322 mi
Last recorded100,322 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 OWC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

underbody + components corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,814 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 92,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 92,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates corroding (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bodies corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2023 87,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plates corroding (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and compnents corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,583 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,832 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,483 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,847 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,522 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,970 miles

front brake discs worn

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 OWC is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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