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BV13 GVG

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,113 mi
Last recorded64,113 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 64,113 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 64,113 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,043 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,945 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 GVG 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 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 BV13 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

BV13 GVG is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is BV13 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 GVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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