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BV10 ZNW

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,448 mi
Last recorded80,448 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 ZNW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 80,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Fail 13 Feb 2026 80,350 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 76,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 73,706 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,743 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting arm adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting arm adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,106 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective adrift from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,684 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 58,572 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,519 miles

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,920 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 33,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,542 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)

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 ZNW is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZNW, 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 ZNW is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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