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AU13 YOW

2013 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,389 mi
Last recorded138,389 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,389 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 138,383 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2024 131,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 130,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 123,929 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 123,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,301 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 114,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,697 miles

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

Rear tyres both stepped on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,726 miles

Front Wipers smear.

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam.

Offside Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side mirror mounter indicator lens cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear inner tread edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,894 miles

Offside Front caliper binding slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,894 miles

Offside Front caliper binding slightly

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,272 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 YOW is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

AU13 YOW is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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