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BV13 KYJ

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 KYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 100,317 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 100,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,017 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated **** OUTER, VERY POOR **** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play **** OUTER, HAS PLAY **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **** CORRODED/WORN/POOR **** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.5MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated **** OUTER , VERY POOR **** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play **** OUTER HAS PLAY **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **** CORRODED/WORN/POOR **** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.7MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6 MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated **** OUTER, VERY POOR **** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play **** OUTER, HAS PLAY **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **** CORRODED/WORN/POOR **** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.5MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated **** OUTER , VERY POOR **** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play **** OUTER HAS PLAY **** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened **** CORRODED/WORN/POOR **** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.7MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6 MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED ( FLEXY HOSE PIPE ) *** (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED ( FLEXY HOSE PIPE ) *** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED ( FLEXY HOSE PIPE ) *** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** CORRODED ( FLEXY HOSE PIPE ) *** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,396 miles

Offside Front TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,348 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,107 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KYJ is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

BV13 KYJ is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is BV13 KYJ safe to buy?

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