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BF13 DFJ

2013 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 DFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,105 miles

Offside Front door handle req att soon

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,351 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 79,345 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both/STRONG ADVICE! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,209 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,478 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 64,478 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 61,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,090 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 46,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,195 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,195 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF13 DFJ is a 2013 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF13 DFJ, 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 BF13 DFJ registered?

BF13 DFJ is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BF13 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 DFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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