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GRZ 8985

2013 Kia Rio 1

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,094 mi
Last recorded72,094 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 8985
MakeKia
ModelRio 1
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,094 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,134 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 69,015 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,555 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 65,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 35,401 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio 1?

Based on 3,750 MOT tests across 777 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
5,715
Miles/Year
777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
Stop lamp not working NONE WORKING POSSIBLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 1
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GRZ 8985 is a 2013 Kia Rio 1 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Kia Rio 1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRZ 8985, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was GRZ 8985 registered?

GRZ 8985 is a 2013 Kia Rio 1, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is GRZ 8985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 8985 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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