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BV13 VUT

2013 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,480 mi
Last recorded49,480 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 49,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,613 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 44,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 40,784 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 34,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 30,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 24,826 miles

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

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

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 VUT is a 2013 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

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

Is BV13 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 VUT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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