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BJ63 YBB

2013 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,379 mi
Last recorded191,379 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 YBB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 191,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 170,837 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

wipers smear slightly

Fail 31 Dec 2024 170,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight imbalance on rear brakes

wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2023 157,458 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2022 137,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,364 miles

Rear inner brake discs are corroded

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,050 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,046 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 98,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens deteriorated,slightly affected light out put (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chpped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 98,150 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens deteriorated,slightly affected light out put (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chpped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear badly worn on inner part of brake disc

small crack in A zone

Fail 3 Jan 2019 81,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear badly worn on inner part of brake disc

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

small crack in A zone

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,156 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,555 miles

Front tyres outer walls fabric separating (M&S retreads fitted)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BJ63 YBB is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ63 YBB, 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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BJ63 YBB is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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