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BX63 JZR

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,553 mi
Last recorded74,553 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 JZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 66,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,611 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play some lift in offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated significant free play (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,479 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated significant free play (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,055 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,055 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 40,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,190 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 36,184 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet is weak but still provides sufficient washer fluid

Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,053 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 30,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,822 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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BX63 JZR is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX63 JZR, 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 BX63 JZR registered?

BX63 JZR is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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