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949 BME

2013 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,461 mi
Last recorded43,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration949 BME
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 43,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wisbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 40,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 37,026 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 37,026 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 34,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 31,065 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 31,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,367 miles

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres perished, slightly cracking from age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 22,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 19,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,177 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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949 BME is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,890 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 949 BME, 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 13 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 949 BME registered?

949 BME is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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The MOT history for 949 BME shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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