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CU13 LZS

2013 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/rear working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded & n/s/rear

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 112,786 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake dust back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake dust back plate corroded

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 110,871 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking on hand brake spindle (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake dust back plate corroded

Offside Rear brake dust back plate corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,619 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,728 miles

NSF Daylight running lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,988 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 24,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,970 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 23 Mar 2016 17,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

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 LZS is a 2013 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

CU13 LZS is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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