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CS03 BUT

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS03 BUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,477 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 87,477 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system mainline (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 70,356 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 70,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 47,602 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 47,592 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper corner sticking out. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing only tack welded and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT INOP

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,498 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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CS03 BUT is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CS03 BUT, 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 CS03 BUT registered?

CS03 BUT is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is CS03 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS03 BUT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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