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BV13 GVT

2013 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,577 miles

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

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,532 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 120,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 118,023 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2022 116,959 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front headlamp loose

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Aug 2022 116,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front headlamp loose

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,831 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 115,831 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 111,835 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 111,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 86,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,799 miles

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,397 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,397 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 GVT is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

BV13 GVT is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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