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BJ10 ELU

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 ELU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 74,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 63,641 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 63,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 52,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 41,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 41,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 31,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 21,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 16,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,297 miles

Offside Front tyre has light damage present on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2015 12,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 20 Feb 2013 7,698 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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BJ10 ELU is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ10 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ10 ELU registered?

BJ10 ELU is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is BJ10 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ10 ELU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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