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BN13 TSV

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,081 mi
Last recorded16,081 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 TSV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 16,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 13,326 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 10,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 7,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 5,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 3,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyre's perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2020 1,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking and worn on edge 195/55/16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking 195/55/16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Slight damage on sill

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer replaced on 01/11/2019 at 36.220m as stated on main dealer service record book

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre repair sealant out of date ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,224 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 22 Mar 2016 23,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

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 TSV is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TSV, 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

How do I check the history of BN13 TSV?

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What year was BN13 TSV registered?

BN13 TSV is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BN13 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 TSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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