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BT59 MPU

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,331 mi
Last recorded67,331 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 67,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,749 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,194 miles

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 56,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,269 miles

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

front sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,034 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 2 Nov 2020 52,034 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,206 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 49,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracked and perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,313 miles

middle exhaust bracket broke

Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,836 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Front numberplate damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 32,836 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Front numberplate damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,271 miles

N/s/f and o/s/r tyres deterioarated ( cracks between tread blocks )

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 15,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 15,742 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MPU is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BT59 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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