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AP13 KVF

2013 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 KVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 81,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 81,340 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 81,327 miles

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

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

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

Boot latch broken but operates

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,211 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,303 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 67,303 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 61,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,346 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,346 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S and O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,476 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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AP13 KVF is a 2013 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP13 KVF, 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 AP13 KVF registered?

AP13 KVF is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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