2013 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · C11 LAU
2013 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 66,311 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C11 LAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 66,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C11 LAU 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 (C11 LAU) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside on outer (5.2.3 (i))”.
C11 LAU Mileage History
- 30/10/202354,917 mi
- 30/10/202354,920 mi+3 mi
- 30/10/202458,407 mi+3,487 mi
- 31/10/202562,665 mi+4,258 mi
- 26/10/202666,311 mi+3,646 mi
Average of roughly 3,811 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: Good
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