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BN13 FVB

2013 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,421 mi
Last recorded80,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 78,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 68,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 63,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake backing plate is broken and rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2021 63,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate is broken and rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2020 60,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated turned red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc as been heated up and turned red// unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 60,771 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated turned red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc as been heated up and turned red// unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,060 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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 FVB is a 2013 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BN13 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

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

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