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BL13 HYK

2013 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 HYK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 69,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,878 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,082 miles

Offside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to determine how low (3.5.1g)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,640 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 35,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 HYK is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYK, 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 BL13 HYK registered?

BL13 HYK is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is BL13 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 HYK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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