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YY13 TSX

2013 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Rio52,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 TSX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 72,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,985 miles

Front both offside and nearside lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated (weeping slightly)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear sub frames/suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,824 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis /sub frames some corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,265 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on underside,chassis/suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 63,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on underside,chassis/suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,689 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,578 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 56,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,295 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,554 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,115 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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YY13 TSX is a 2013 Kia Rio in Black 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 YY13 TSX, 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 YY13 TSX registered?

YY13 TSX is a 2013 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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The MOT history for YY13 TSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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