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BG10 VDM

2010 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,082 mi
Last recorded121,082 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 VDM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,082 miles

Bonnet catch/locking mechanism modified

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 116,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 111,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 111,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not open (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 109,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 8 Aug 2019 108,058 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 22 Jun 2018 103,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 90,772 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,316 miles

O/S/R tyre sightly deformed inner edge of tred

front wipers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2014 63,316 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre sightly deformed inner edge of tred

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,337 miles

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

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)

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 VDM is a 2010 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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