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BG13 SKX

2013 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,130 mi
Last recorded117,130 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 SKX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 117,130 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 117,130 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,214 miles

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged slightly.

Fail 10 Jun 2025 109,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.33% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working also lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,642 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 101,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,626 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,351 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,971 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2017 40,367 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror side repeater n/w (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 SKX is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 BG13 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

BG13 SKX is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is BG13 SKX safe to buy?

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