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BV10 ZLK

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZLK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 113,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 102,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,954 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 92,864 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,437 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 83,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,834 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,834 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 72,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,636 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 59,636 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,276 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2017 53,241 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,153 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 ZLK is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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