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BJ10 UVK

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,837 mi
Last recorded61,837 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 UVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 61,837 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 61,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 60,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 53,878 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 53,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,854 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 50,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 41,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,005 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 31,420 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 27,158 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,067 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,067 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 20 May 2014 18,451 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 18,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Front tyre badley worn on inside edge and close to tread depth

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jun 2013 14,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Front tyre badley worn on inside edge and close to tread depth

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S Rear tyre perished

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 UVK is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UVK, 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 BJ10 UVK registered?

BJ10 UVK is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2010.

Is BJ10 UVK safe to buy?

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