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AE13 UPJ

2013 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,227 mi
Last recorded71,227 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,568 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 66,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 58,172 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak affecting emission reading (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe join to center section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 46,961 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side repeater in mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,051 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 37,050 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 22,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,875 miles

tyres cracked

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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AE13 UPJ is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AE13 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE13 UPJ registered?

AE13 UPJ is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AE13 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 UPJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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