2013 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · NL13 VRO
2013 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 165,337 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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NL13 VRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 165,337 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.
NL13 VRO 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 (NL13 VRO) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL13 VRO Mileage History
- 17/03/2023110,636 mi
- 26/03/2024122,548 mi+11,912 mi
- 19/03/2025145,727 mi+23,179 mi
- 19/03/2025145,727 mi
- 16/03/2026165,337 mi+19,610 mi
Average of roughly 18,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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