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BG10 VHV

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,607 mi
Last recorded90,607 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 VHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 87,951 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 87,951 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,495 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2018 69,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,000 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 53,858 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,127 miles

exhaust centre bracket has snaped

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 28,137 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 28,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 VHV is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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