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BV13 BBX

2013 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,174 mi
Last recorded74,174 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 BBX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 74,174 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 74,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 61,570 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket missing but is still secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower coil spring locating areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake backplates are corroded and offside is incomplete

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,208 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and date stamped 2017 (2054517) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are wearing to bald on inner tread areas (2054517)

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,012 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper leaving lines on windscreen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 47,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper leaving lines on windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054517 (date stamped 2014) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear slight binding to both rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,813 miles

Rear inner face of brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,031 miles

rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner face.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 41,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner face.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,447 miles

both rear tyres close to limit. 205/45/17.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 23,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BBX is a 2013 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BV13 BBX, 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 BV13 BBX registered?

BV13 BBX is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BV13 BBX safe to buy?

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