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BT59 MLF

2010 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,116 mi
Last recorded117,116 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General heavy corrosion

Nearside front brake backplate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 117,038 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General heavy corrosion

Nearside front brake backplate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General heavy corrosion throughout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

General heavy corrosion throughout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,906 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,498 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,672 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 51,821 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,799 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 MLF is a 2010 Kia Rio in Blue 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 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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BT59 MLF is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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