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BC10 BAB

2010 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,225 mi
Last recorded115,225 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC10 BAB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 115,225 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 115,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,087 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 94,087 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 76,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,346 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 63,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back // BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,723 miles

sump pan corroded slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2019 61,723 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings adrift (6.1.2 (a))

sump pan corroded slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 59,280 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

Pass 12 May 2017 56,008 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 56,008 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,085 miles

engine oil level above full mark

Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,085 miles

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

engine oil level above full mark

Pass 20 May 2015 33,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers split

Pass 2 May 2013 17,147 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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BC10 BAB is a 2010 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BC10 BAB, 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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BC10 BAB is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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