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C18 EFF

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,257 mi
Last recorded66,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 EFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,257 miles

Both N/S and O/S side repeater lenses are damaged.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S driving light not working.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,931 miles

Both N/S and O/S side repeater lenses have damage.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 63,925 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both N/S and O/S side repeater lenses have damage.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S side repeater is damaged.

O/S side repeater has damage.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 58,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 58,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise both front discs pitted inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear advise disc dust plate cover corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jul 2022 55,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise pads worn uneven to nearside rear advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise both front discs pitted inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear advise disc dust plate cover corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2020 49,479 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,717 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,326 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 33,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,927 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 27,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,122 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn

under guards fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 22,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake pedal rubber worn

under guards fitted

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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C18 EFF 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 C18 EFF, 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 C18 EFF registered?

C18 EFF is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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