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BJ10 TKX

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,633 mi
Last recorded141,633 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 TKX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 141,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 141,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 130,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 116,254 miles

Both Front and rear tyres are close to the minimum tread depth requirement

Both front suspension track control arm inner/front bushes are split but still secure

Both headlamp deflectors are slightly deteriorated and deflector tape has been fitted to achieve the correct images

Rear parcel shelf nearside strap broken

The air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

The nearside driveshaft inner cv gaiter is slightly split but not leaking grease

There is a minor engine oil leak

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Various front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers are perished and the nearside anti-roll bar link arm lower bal joint dust cover is split but not allowing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 116,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Outer End (1.1.11 (c))

Both Front and rear tyres are close to the minimum tread depth requirement

Both front suspension track control arm inner/front bushes are split but still secure

Both headlamp deflectors are slightly deteriorated and deflector tape has been fitted to achieve the correct images

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear parcel shelf nearside strap broken

The air conditioning condenser is in poor condition

The nearside driveshaft inner cv gaiter is slightly split but not leaking grease

There is a minor engine oil leak

There is slight bodywork damage

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Various front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers are perished and the nearside anti-roll bar link arm lower bal joint dust cover is split but not allowing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,144 miles

air conditioning and power steering auxiliary belts perished

all suspension bushes slightly perished

n/s side repeater lens has slight moisture inside

slight engine oil leak

the n/s/r tyre is worn to 4mm, o/s/r 3mm ,both rear tyres are perished and slightly worn on inner edges (the legal limit is 1.6mm

various body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody and suspension component corrosion, both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2022 100,144 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

air conditioning and power steering auxiliary belts perished

all suspension bushes slightly perished

n/s side repeater lens has slight moisture inside

slight engine oil leak

the n/s/r tyre is worn to 4mm, o/s/r 3mm ,both rear tyres are perished and slightly worn on inner edges (the legal limit is 1.6mm

various body/bumper damage

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody and suspension component corrosion, both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,980 miles

both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres are perished and the O/S/R is worn to 3mm

various body/bumper damage including damage to the N/S fog light lens

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres are perished and the N/S/R tyre is worn to 2mm and the O/S/R is worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

various body/bumper damage including damage to the N/S fog light lens

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody and suspension component corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 86,022 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

N/s fog lamp lens damaged

N/s/r and spare tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear suspension coil spring corroded

Various bumper and body damage, n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,022 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

N/s fog lamp lens damaged

N/s/r and spare tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

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

Rear suspension coil spring corroded

Various bumper and body damage, n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,254 miles

All the tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

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

N/s fog lamp lens damaged

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,402 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,822 miles

sump appears to be heavily corroded and leaking oil.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

sump appears to be heavily corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,135 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 45,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,433 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 TKX is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ10 TKX, 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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BJ10 TKX is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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