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BG10 VCU

2010 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,517 mi
Last recorded121,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 VCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 121,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 121,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 111,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 111,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 103,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated but not leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear coil spring has stone wedged under lower coil

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 2 Jun 2022 84,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,462 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 64,850 miles

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

hi level brake light not working

Pass 24 May 2018 51,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 51,180 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 40,536 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 16,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 13,470 miles

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 VCU is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc 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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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