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BX63 KBJ

2013 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 KBJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 65,261 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 57,622 miles

Brake fluid contaminated antifreeze in reservoir (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,655 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 47,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,350 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 26 Aug 2022 43,337 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 36,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,969 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 32,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 30,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,936 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 KBJ is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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