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BD63 RZJ

2013 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 RZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,270 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 97,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,432 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 95,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s day run light in-op

Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 83,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,507 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,546 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 59,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS TEST, NO PRINTOUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS

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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BD63 RZJ is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD63 RZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD63 RZJ registered?

BD63 RZJ is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is BD63 RZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 RZJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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