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CU13 LZH

2013 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,527 mi
Last recorded74,527 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 LZH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 74,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 66,833 miles

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

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

guards fitted to underside covering brake pipes etc

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2024 66,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

guards fitted to underside covering brake pipes etc

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 6 May 2023 60,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 48,996 miles

Offside Front slight play osf lower ball joint,,keep check,,,also slight play osf track rod end,,keep check,.

Rear Inner both rear disc backplates all corroded away nsr osr,,keep check,.

Fail 10 May 2022 48,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn no surface condition on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn no surface condition,. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape tyre bald uneven patches on tyre,.below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play osf lower ball joint,,keep check,,,also slight play osf track rod end,,keep check,.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2.5mm tread left,,slight uneven wear inner edge/.. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner both rear disc backplates all corroded away nsr osr,,keep check,.

Rear slight brake vibration ,imbalance to rear discs,,,feeling through brake pedal,,

Pass 10 May 2021 41,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively small lip on front discs,,,but poor condition osr inner disc,,,rear discs worn also,,,keep check,. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 36,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped worn front discs,. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor surface condition,. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 36,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged bald inside to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged bald to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped worn front discs,. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high too high reset for mot,. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high too high reset for mot,. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor surface condition,. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,029 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 27,024 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side wing indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no rubber on blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sidewing ind lamp damage slightly,,

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light sidewing indicator lens ,hole in lens,,, (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in lamp osr lens,,not affecting light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade no rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pad low condition

Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 11,972 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 11,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 11,964 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 LZH is a 2013 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 CU13 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

CU13 LZH is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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