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B23 CSA

2013 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,221 mi
Last recorded64,221 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 CSA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 64,221 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded under spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 57,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 53,624 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,744 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 37,744 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre age related cracks in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut to sidewall not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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B23 CSA is a 2013 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B23 CSA, 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 B23 CSA registered?

B23 CSA is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is B23 CSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 CSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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