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BL13 EFE

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,835 mi
Last recorded104,835 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 EFE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 104,835 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc back plate insecure / corroded - both sides

Fail 25 Jul 2026 104,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted -- Aim not tested (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted -- Aim not tested (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc back plate insecure / corroded - both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,335 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 97,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OSR/NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 89,025 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))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 89,025 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 3 Jul 2023 80,788 miles

rear tyres becoming out of shape on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,562 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,363 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,311 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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BL13 EFE is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 BL13 EFE, 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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BL13 EFE is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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