2013 Kia Rio · 33,498 MOT tests
2013 Kia Rio reliability
2013 Kia Rios fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Rio years (33,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 36.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 68,540
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,498
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.4% of tests fail here (407% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Suspension12%
- Brakes10%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Seat belts and airbags3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 5.1%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.24%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 3.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.88%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (3.62%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.3%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Kia Rio reliable?
2013 Kia Rios fail 36.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Rio years (33,498 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (5.1% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.24% of tests), position lamp not working (3.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Kia Rio shows 68,540 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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