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BG63 AKV

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,782 mi
Last recorded85,782 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 AKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,380 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,847 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective FITTED INCORRECTLY, CLIP THE WRONG WAY ROUND AND BROKEN,BLADE INSECURE. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 81,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective FITTED INCORRECTLY, CLIP THE WRONG WAY ROUND AND BROKEN,BLADE INSECURE. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,923 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,422 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,822 miles

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 61,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

coolant level low in header tank

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,831 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 37,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened red from being overheated (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 19,884 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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BG63 AKV is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG63 AKV, 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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BG63 AKV is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 November 2013.

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