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BJ13 VSG

2013 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,554 mi
Last recorded102,554 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VSG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 102,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 93,419 miles

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

Offside indicator lens cracked

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 86,103 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,459 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to excess. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime running light not working.

Offside Front shock absorber lower spring cup holder bent.

Offside Rear brake disc rusting.

Pass 23 Oct 2022 69,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,556 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,896 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 51,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,389 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 42,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,795 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 36,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2017 21,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,672 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm

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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BJ13 VSG is a 2013 Kia Rio in White 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 BJ13 VSG, 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 BJ13 VSG registered?

BJ13 VSG is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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