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BG10 VEH

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,341 mi
Last recorded126,341 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 VEH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 126,341 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,382 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 107,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2023 107,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,975 miles

Nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2021 99,648 miles

Offside Front tyre pressure a little low

Fail 15 Oct 2021 99,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre pressure a little low

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 89,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,151 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 76,151 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing in tread cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 62,997 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm and perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 53,576 miles

both rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 8 May 2015 44,462 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 28 Apr 2014 36,498 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,058 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 VEH is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VEH, 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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What year was BG10 VEH registered?

BG10 VEH is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is BG10 VEH safe to buy?

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