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BT59 JHV

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,653 mi
Last recorded44,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 JHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 44,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres age cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 44,070 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 43,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 43,024 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 41,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 40,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 38,821 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 38,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 37,688 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2015 33,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,746 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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BT59 JHV is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BT59 JHV, 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 BT59 JHV registered?

BT59 JHV is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 February 2010.

Is BT59 JHV safe to buy?

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