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AU13 YJB

2013 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,343 mi
Last recorded120,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YJB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,962 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,962 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 106,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 71,878 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 71,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,143 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,788 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 YJB is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

AU13 YJB is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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