2013 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · CA62 HWV
2013 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 88,321 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA62 HWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 88,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA62 HWV 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 (CA62 HWV) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CA62 HWV Mileage History
- 15/08/202275,410 mi
- 21/08/202379,042 mi+3,632 mi
- 25/07/202484,299 mi+5,257 mi
- 15/08/202588,311 mi+4,012 mi
- 18/08/202588,321 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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