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BD13 VZE

2013 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VZE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 88,429 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,654 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 85,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on constantly (4.4.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,534 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear back plate for b/disc coroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 81,995 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,642 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 78,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 68,801 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 68,801 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 59,726 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 49,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 43,505 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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BD13 VZE is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc 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 BD13 VZE, 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 BD13 VZE registered?

BD13 VZE is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BD13 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VZE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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