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BV13 LMK

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,673 mi
Last recorded38,673 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 38,673 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 37,838 miles

Rear Split Wiper Rubber

Fail 10 Feb 2025 37,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Split Wiper Rubber

Pass 14 Feb 2024 36,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 32,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,237 miles

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Fail 22 Feb 2016 13,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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 LMK is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 LMK registered?

BV13 LMK is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BV13 LMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 LMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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