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BU10 ZKM

2010 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 ZKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 105,638 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,285 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 100,285 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,570 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,570 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,433 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 90,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,407 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,076 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,129 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyre treads deformed

nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,088 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 53,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,639 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,438 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 34,438 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,866 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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BU10 ZKM is a 2010 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BU10 ZKM, 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 ZKM is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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