clutch burn out 2002 kia rio ???

I've not seen this issue.

I have just returned my Kia Carnival to the dealer because of a clutch failure after 13,000 kms and 9 months! Is this a record? I now have to wait for nearly 2 weeks to see what Kia assess to be the problem and another few days to get the car back on the road. What chance do I have of a fair assessment of the cause of the problem?

Advice provided to me includes:

1. Get the parts from the dealer once the clutch has been stripped and obtain an independent assessment.
2. Obtain a stronger clutch, i.e. one that keeps the plates more firmly in contact (at the expense of more force to push the clutch pedal). I'm not sure if Kia do this.
3. Suggest to the dealership that 13,000 kms is a "little" low for a clutch to burn out.

Comments?

Yes this would seem extreme, considering I have 101,000 miles on my 2001 Rio clutch unless, of course, someone has a habit of revving up the engine and then sliding his/her foot off of the side of the clutch pedal! I suppose frequent travel over steep grades could do the same damage.

Mike