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BN13 FUW

2013 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,920 mi
Last recorded77,920 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 77,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,354 miles

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

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

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

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

subframe corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2023 65,352 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

subframe corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,831 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 60,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,314 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,200 miles

under trys and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Mar 2021 52,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trys and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,515 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,471 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,733 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,258 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,166 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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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BN13 FUW is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black 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 BN13 FUW, 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 BN13 FUW registered?

BN13 FUW is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BN13 FUW safe to buy?

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