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BT59 MKN

2010 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,308 mi
Last recorded102,308 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 102,308 miles

underbody corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2025 94,855 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Both sills corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,425 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 63,587 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 63,422 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,559 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 44,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,275 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 37,275 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 22,110 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 MKN is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 BT59 MKN, 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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BT59 MKN is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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