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BV13 AEK

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 AEK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective join/joint deteriorating/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 79,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective join/joint deteriorating/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer + close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,650 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,554 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 66,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 57,511 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,054 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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BV13 AEK is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV13 AEK, 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 BV13 AEK registered?

BV13 AEK is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 June 2013.

Is BV13 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 AEK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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