2013 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · B17 UBU
2013 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 133,971 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B17 UBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 133,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B17 UBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Rio (B17 UBU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))”.
B17 UBU Mileage History
- 16/09/2024103,810 mi
- 17/09/2024103,810 mi
- 18/09/2025120,858 mi+17,048 mi
- 03/09/2026133,971 mi+13,113 mi
- 04/09/2026133,971 mi
Average of roughly 15,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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