2013 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SO13 GCY
2013 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 54,560 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO13 GCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 54,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO13 GCY 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 (SO13 GCY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SO13 GCY Mileage History
- 20/06/202451,127 mi
- 21/06/202451,127 mi
- 18/06/202552,888 mi+1,761 mi
- 18/06/202654,560 mi+1,672 mi
- 18/06/202654,560 mi
Average of roughly 1,722 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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