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BU10 ZKB

2010 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,334 mi
Last recorded84,334 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 ZKB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,334 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,913 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 76,913 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,063 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 56,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,012 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 56,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,746 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brakes grab on at low speed but abs prevents wheels staying locked advise adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,099 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall perished advise replace

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 28,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,979 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BU10 ZKB is a 2010 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU10 ZKB, 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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BU10 ZKB is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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