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CU13 UTB

2013 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,159 mi
Last recorded122,159 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 UTB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 122,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar link arm ball dust cover perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front antiroll bar link arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

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

rear exhaust box flange corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 122,159 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front antiroll bar link arm ball dust cover perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front antiroll bar link arm ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

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

rear exhaust box flange corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,298 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back cover part missing/corrosion

Offside Rear Exhaust box pipe flange has corrosion

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 115,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread depth close to min (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back cover part missing/corrosion

Offside Rear Exhaust box pipe flange has corrosion

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back cover has corrosion

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 105,300 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side And low on N/S/Rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch needs adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has some wear on outer tread

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,946 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 95,945 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.01mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,545 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,335 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.9MM LIMIT IS 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 46,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.9MM LIMIT IS 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,363 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2016 30,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,439 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UTB is a 2013 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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