2013 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SL13 BDF
2013 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 134,367 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL13 BDF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 134,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL13 BDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Rio (SL13 BDF) between April 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SL13 BDF Mileage History
- 19/04/201623,815 mi
- 11/04/201742,309 mi+18,494 mi
- 12/04/201862,208 mi+19,899 mi
- 24/04/201981,686 mi+19,478 mi
- 10/08/2020101,334 mi+19,648 mi
- 20/07/2021108,579 mi+7,245 mi
- 20/07/2021108,579 mi
- 25/07/2022115,433 mi+6,854 mi
- 25/07/2022115,433 mi
- 28/07/2023117,092 mi+1,659 mi
- 28/07/2023117,093 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2024130,424 mi+13,331 mi
- 18/07/2025132,091 mi+1,667 mi
- 29/07/2025132,098 mi+7 mi
- 17/07/2026134,299 mi+2,201 mi
- 29/07/2026134,367 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 10,760 miles per year across 16 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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