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BV10 ZKU

2010 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,617 mi
Last recorded76,617 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZKU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,617 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 76,617 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 74,807 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 74,807 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking/perishing + 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking/perishing + 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 72,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking/perishing + 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking/perishing + 2014 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,499 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 69,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 66,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 66,855 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to rip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear service brake and park brake rate of increase

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure n/s of reg plate isn't screwed in properly (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to rip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear service brake and park brake rate of increase

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure n/s of reg plate isn't screwed in properly (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,780 miles

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

Rear registration plate is loose but not likely to become detched

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,579 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,955 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint middle to rack joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 20,425 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZKU is a 2010 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV10 ZKU, 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 BV10 ZKU registered?

BV10 ZKU is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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