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BK10 MLF

2010 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,599 mi
Last recorded19,599 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 MLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 19,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 17,822 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front all suspension components corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 17,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front all suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 17,358 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective/cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and Over 10 years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 17,358 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective/cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and Over 10 years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 16,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 16,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 15,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 15,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 14,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 13,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 11,437 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 11,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 10,308 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 6,786 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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BK10 MLF is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BK10 MLF, 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 BK10 MLF registered?

BK10 MLF is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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