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BG59 VHM

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,432 mi
Last recorded85,432 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VHM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,432 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 78,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,609 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,141 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

high level stop lamp in op

Fail 19 Jan 2021 64,141 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

high level stop lamp in op

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,271 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn ends, still clear screen (both) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 57,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn ends, still clear screen (both) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 35,322 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated. MY2009

Fail 20 Jan 2018 35,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear tyres deteriorated. MY2009

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 21,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 14,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres have cracks around tread of tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks around tread of tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2015 12,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 11,008 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jan 2014 11,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,492 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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BG59 VHM is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG59 VHM, 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 BG59 VHM registered?

BG59 VHM is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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