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AJ13 ETE

2013 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,846 mi
Last recorded141,846 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 ETE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 141,846 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2025 138,442 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,862 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 126,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 123,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 105,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage and bold on extreme outer edge

Fail 24 May 2019 105,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage and bold on extreme outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved to outside of swept area of screen.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 minor stone chips to swept area not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 85,028 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved to outside of swept area of screen.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 minor stone chips to swept area not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front damage to front bumper but no sharp or protruding edges

Fail 21 Jun 2017 62,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front damage to front bumper but no sharp or protruding edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,419 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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AJ13 ETE is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ13 ETE, 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 AJ13 ETE registered?

AJ13 ETE is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is AJ13 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 ETE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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