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BV10 UWY

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 UWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 67,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,071 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis and suspension components showing superficial corrosion

Coolant leak Cap area ()

Coolant level low

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 38,071 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis and suspension components showing superficial corrosion

Coolant leak Cap area ()

Coolant level low

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,128 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,842 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,863 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 18,863 miles

rear brake application uneven rear (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,087 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 15,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 11,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,646 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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BV10 UWY is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol 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 BV10 UWY, 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 BV10 UWY registered?

BV10 UWY is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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