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BV13 BJJ

2013 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,475 mi
Last recorded120,475 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 BJJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc dust cover plates. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake disc dust cover plates. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 113,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Plate corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 107,541 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 101,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive dust cover plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracked. ()

Pass 4 May 2022 96,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake dust cover plate corroded. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 89,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plate dust covers. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 83,941 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 83,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,295 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 59,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,030 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 49,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly (ON LIMIT) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,149 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 BJJ is a 2013 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 BV13 BJJ, 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 BJJ registered?

BV13 BJJ is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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