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BV60 LHE

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 LHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 89,046 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,135 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,584 miles

Nearside Front ball joint split pin is missing

Fail 23 Sep 2022 77,582 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ball joint split pin is missing

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension springs are corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 73,741 miles

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

suspension springs are corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2019 66,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,306 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2018 60,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,327 miles

both front tyre's worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,006 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 45,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 35,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 19,347 miles

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

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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BV60 LHE is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BV60 LHE, 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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BV60 LHE is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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