2013 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · MJ13 PPU
2013 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 100,364 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,364 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.
MJ13 PPU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 100,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ13 PPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Rio (MJ13 PPU) between June 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
MJ13 PPU Mileage History
- 17/06/201612,749 mi
- 16/06/201724,146 mi+11,397 mi
- 20/06/201718,217 mi-5,929 mi
- 15/06/201835,950 mi+17,733 mi
- 14/06/201946,067 mi+10,117 mi
- 30/12/201951,000 mi+4,933 mi
- 08/02/202155,957 mi+4,957 mi
- 11/01/202259,436 mi+3,479 mi
- 02/02/202370,364 mi+10,928 mi
- 01/02/202485,645 mi+15,281 mi
- 01/02/202485,645 mi
- 05/02/202593,310 mi+7,665 mi
- 06/02/202593,310 mi
- 29/01/2026100,364 mi+7,054 mi
- 30/01/2026100,364 mi
Average of roughly 9,106 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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