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BK63 KZU

2013 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,707 mi
Last recorded54,707 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 KZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,707 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 54,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,838 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 43,838 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 33,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,586 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 28,516 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 24,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,805 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 16,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 13,002 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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BK63 KZU is a 2013 Kia Rio in Silver 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 BK63 KZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK63 KZU registered?

BK63 KZU is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for BK63 KZU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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