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AF13 TEY

2013 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,731 mi
Last recorded74,731 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 TEY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 74,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,984 miles

Judder recorded from the rear brakes.

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the edges.

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

Nearside rear tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Offside front tyre is bald on the outer edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 57,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Judder recorded from the rear brakes.

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the edges.

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working.

Nearside rear tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Offside front tyre is bald on the outer edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 49,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 43,674 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,564 miles

N/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

Pass 19 Apr 2019 31,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,540 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,879 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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AF13 TEY is a 2013 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF13 TEY, 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 AF13 TEY registered?

AF13 TEY is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is AF13 TEY safe to buy?

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