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BF62 SOE

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SOE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% recorded with failure being 30%, nearside records 104kg more than the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil level on the minimum mark

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also felt through the pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 195 55 16 87V Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,802 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,358 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,662 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 48,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,865 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,915 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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BF62 SOE is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF62 SOE, 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 BF62 SOE registered?

BF62 SOE is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 February 2013.

Is BF62 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 SOE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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