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BF10 FNU

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FNU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,441 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 128,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,583 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2020 127,111 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2019 122,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2019 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 113,566 miles

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

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 113,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

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

Pass 22 Jan 2017 104,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2017 104,455 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,236 miles

dampness around p.a.s pipes

dampness around steering rack

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

oil leak

slight damage o/s/f outer sill

Fail 22 Jan 2016 92,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

dampness around p.a.s pipes

dampness around steering rack

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

oil leak

slight damage o/s/f outer sill

Fail 19 Feb 2015 84,932 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

slight dampness around power steering pipe

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,932 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

slight dampness around power steering pipe

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,682 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BF10 FNU is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BF10 FNU, 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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BF10 FNU is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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