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BF13 GFZ

2013 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 GFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,746 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle beam: corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Feb 2025 53,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 49,067 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 49,067 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 44,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 37KGF brake disc overheated and blued (1.2.1 (f))

NO coolant in expansion tank

Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,846 miles

Nearside Front directional headlight not working

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,358 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 39,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 39,120 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,154 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 27,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,276 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,314 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 19,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 GFZ is a 2013 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel 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 BF13 GFZ, 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 BF13 GFZ registered?

BF13 GFZ is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is BF13 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 GFZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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