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CU13 LUW

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,908 mi
Last recorded100,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 100,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 100,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 92,392 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,939 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater cracked

Nearside Rear lamp condensated

Fail 3 Jun 2024 83,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater cracked

Nearside Rear lamp condensated

Pass 11 Mar 2023 77,915 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,953 miles

rear axle corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,376 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,417 miles

rear wiper split .

Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,436 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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CU13 LUW is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red 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 CU13 LUW, 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 CU13 LUW registered?

CU13 LUW is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is CU13 LUW safe to buy?

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