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BF10 FRO

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 FRO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,816 miles

Underside Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 30 Oct 2024 96,816 miles

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

Underside Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,553 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 92,548 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 89,206 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,642 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 73,641 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 69,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,516 miles

o/s front tyre on limit and perished

Pass 10 May 2018 64,318 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 60,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,499 miles

front registration plate is damaged

offside front tyre is deterioated and wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,514 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF10 FRO is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF10 FRO, 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 FRO is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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