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AE63 LUJ

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,686 mi
Last recorded93,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 LUJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 93,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside day time running lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,982 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 81,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,182 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,795 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 46,795 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-4mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,245 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

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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AE63 LUJ is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE63 LUJ, 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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AE63 LUJ is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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