2013 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · DS13 VJU
2013 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 72,003 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DS13 VJU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 72,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS13 VJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Rio (DS13 VJU) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS13 VJU Mileage History
- 10/03/202259,260 mi
- 23/03/202365,869 mi+6,609 mi
- 21/03/202472,003 mi+6,134 mi
- 21/03/202472,003 mi
Average of roughly 6,274 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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