2013 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · SP13 XMZ
2013 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 133,309 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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SP13 XMZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 133,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP13 XMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Rio (SP13 XMZ) between April 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”.
SP13 XMZ Mileage History
- 05/04/201645,001 mi
- 10/10/201648,530 mi+3,529 mi
- 06/10/201761,221 mi+12,691 mi
- 06/10/201761,221 mi
- 21/09/201875,076 mi+13,855 mi
- 25/07/201986,862 mi+11,786 mi
- 27/08/201986,875 mi+13 mi
- 27/07/202092,995 mi+6,120 mi
- 04/08/202197,350 mi+4,355 mi
- 04/08/202197,350 mi
- 13/08/2022103,319 mi+5,969 mi
- 20/08/2022103,450 mi+131 mi
- 12/08/2023113,213 mi+9,763 mi
- 17/08/2024120,956 mi+7,743 mi
- 24/08/2024121,085 mi+129 mi
- 09/08/2025128,078 mi+6,993 mi
- 21/10/2025128,312 mi+234 mi
- 05/10/2026133,309 mi+4,997 mi
Average of roughly 8,410 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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