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AJ13 RNO

2013 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,202 mi
Last recorded60,202 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 RNO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 60,202 miles

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

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

nearside indicator rep lens damaged

offside front brake slow in operation

Fail 22 Aug 2025 60,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

nearside indicator rep lens damaged

offside front brake slow in operation

Pass 17 Aug 2024 49,282 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 49,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to split on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,912 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,415 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Fail 21 Jul 2022 41,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,646 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,215 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 35,215 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,218 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,615 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 RNO is a 2013 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ13 RNO, 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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AJ13 RNO is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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