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AU13 TZP

2013 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,776 mi
Last recorded146,776 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 TZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 146,776 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2025 140,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,829 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 131,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,717 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 117,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,838 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 87,769 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,801 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,023 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TZP is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU13 TZP registered?

AU13 TZP is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AU13 TZP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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