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AU13 TZN

2013 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,813 mi
Last recorded71,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 TZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,813 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 71,813 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,896 miles

Clutch master cylinder slightly damp

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 58,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Clutch master cylinder slightly damp

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 52,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 52,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 52,495 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 36,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,194 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 33,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,845 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 25,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,400 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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AU13 TZN is a 2013 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU13 TZN, 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 AU13 TZN registered?

AU13 TZN is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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