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BJ10 VKC

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,550 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 57,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,027 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 44,423 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 44,423 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 40,621 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 36,112 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 31,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 21,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,373 miles

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

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 VKC is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

BJ10 VKC is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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