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GBSM13EZA

KIA RIO

2013 · WHITE · PETROL · 69,234 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-07● ULEZ Compliant
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Fair condition14 MOT tests · 12 passed

MOT History — 14 tests · 12 passed · 2 failed

PASS26 August 2026
69,234 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYGearbox oil sump corroded
  • ADVISORYRear axel corroded
  • ADVISORYService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
PASS14 August 2025
55,391 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS9 August 2024
44,066 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASS8 September 2023
33,245 mi
FAIL1 September 2023
33,245 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS9 January 2023
31,674 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MINORNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASS8 January 2022
28,423 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS9 January 2021
25,296 mi
PASS7 January 2020
22,836 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL7 January 2020
22,836 mi
  • PRSRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS11 January 2019
19,737 mi
PASS4 January 2018
17,060 mi
PASS12 January 2017
14,356 mi
PASS25 May 2016
12,596 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
KIA
Model
RIO
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,396 cc
Year
2013
First registered
2013-06
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-07
Recorded mileage
69,234 mi

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Data sourced from official public records, last refreshed 15 September 2026. Shown for reference only — always inspect a vehicle in person before purchase.