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CU13 LVE

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,812 mi
Last recorded147,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LVE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 147,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,868 miles

Front Both seat belt buckles still functioning as intended but stiff to press while releasing the buckles under load

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,367 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff on releasing under tension

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff on releasing under tension

Fail 11 Nov 2024 137,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff on releasing under tension

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism slightly stiff on releasing under tension

Pass 13 Nov 2023 132,691 miles

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

general surface corrosion underbody

o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 132,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0,52 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

general surface corrosion underbody

Fail 6 Nov 2023 132,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0,52 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

general surface corrosion underbody

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,367 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 125,367 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 121,570 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2022 121,565 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2021 109,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 97,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 82,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,268 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 35,462 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 LVE is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU13 LVE, 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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CU13 LVE is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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