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BV10 ZKS

2010 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,484 mi
Last recorded136,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZKS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 136,484 miles

Front And rear number plates deteriorated/delaminating.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower, inner rearmost perished/separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface, in pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose, at rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer securing flange, onto centre section very badly corroded, but still secure.

Fail 31 May 2024 136,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipbeam. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front And rear number plates deteriorated/delaminating.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower, inner rearmost perished/separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface, in pad contact area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose, at rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer securing flange, onto centre section very badly corroded, but still secure.

Pass 25 May 2023 130,949 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 130,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 121,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside washer poor in operation

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe Generally Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward. Bonding Starting To Come Away Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe Generally Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward. Bonding Starting To Come Away Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Inter cooler area ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,899 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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BV10 ZKS is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV10 ZKS, 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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BV10 ZKS is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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