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BL10 EXS

2010 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,805 mi
Last recorded110,805 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL10 EXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 110,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,690 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipe ends slightly corroded

surface rust front and rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,593 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipe ends slightly corroded

surface rust front and rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,552 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 86,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,944 miles

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorated,& Rear joint corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,610 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,455 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,921 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,636 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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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BL10 EXS is a 2010 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL10 EXS, 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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BL10 EXS is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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