2013 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SA13 FSO
2013 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 49,471 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA13 FSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 49,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA13 FSO 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 (SA13 FSO) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SA13 FSO Mileage History
- 20/03/202343,464 mi
- 05/03/202445,960 mi+2,496 mi
- 11/03/202548,082 mi+2,122 mi
- 11/03/202548,082 mi
- 11/03/202649,471 mi+1,389 mi
Average of roughly 2,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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