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BG13 LXF

2013 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,982 mi
Last recorded117,982 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 117,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2022 101,585 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2022 101,585 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,225 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/zr16/91w landsail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/zr16/91w landsail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 87h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 47,922 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2018 47,922 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,377 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 17,797 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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BG13 LXF is a 2013 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG13 LXF, 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 BG13 LXF registered?

BG13 LXF is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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