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AY13 VNX

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,766 mi
Last recorded90,766 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VNX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,766 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 81,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,983 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,989 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 62,989 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,697 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 52,697 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,708 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 46,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,759 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 32,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 22,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,183 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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AY13 VNX is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol 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 AY13 VNX, 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 AY13 VNX registered?

AY13 VNX is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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