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BG10 VDE

2010 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 118,759 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 115,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall cut (metal showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective previous repairs have corroded and weakend (6.1.2 (a))

Central sump is seriously corroded and is weakened

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished likely to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split exposing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack leaking oil

Nearside Front wishbone bushings perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack leaking oil

Offside Front wishbone bushings perished

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,768 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 105,362 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,265 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 100,265 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 90,449 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 90,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 78,153 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 78,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,180 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,256 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,203 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 VDE is a 2010 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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