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BRZ 1769

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,883 mi
Last recorded130,883 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 1769
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,883 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 130,872 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,034 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 92,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield insecure (fuel tank heat shield, cant be removed)

wipers smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2023 88,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield insecure (fuel tank heat shield, cant be removed)

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,343 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and heat shields poor

suspension components slightly deteriorated eg subframe etc

Fail 30 Oct 2021 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded/damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and heat shields poor

suspension components slightly deteriorated eg subframe etc

Pass 24 Oct 2020 78,459 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges

o/s radiator bracket missing

rear heatshield deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 78,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

front exhaust brackets corroded off

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f brake flexible poorly secured

possible coolant leak from radiator/bottom hose

radiators etc not fully secured, n/s bracket not bolted up, o/s bracket missing

rear heatshield deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake flexible insecure

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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BRZ 1769 is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BRZ 1769, 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 BRZ 1769 registered?

BRZ 1769 is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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