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686 DOT

2014 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,386 mi
Last recorded86,386 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration686 DOT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 81,978 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,502 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 80,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,389 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,452 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 48,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,849 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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686 DOT is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 48,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 686 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 12 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 686 DOT registered?

686 DOT is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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