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AK13 TZY

2013 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,062 mi
Last recorded109,062 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 TZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 109,062 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 108,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and crack in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,334 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 83,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,558 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 57,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level low

Pass 23 May 2018 49,793 miles

Rear brake pads worn close to the squeal shims

The front brake pads and discs are quite worn

The front tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 22 May 2017 43,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 36,551 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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AK13 TZY is a 2013 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK13 TZY, 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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AK13 TZY is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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