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A17 LUP

2014 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,817 mi
Last recorded103,817 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LUP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,817 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,090 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two in on edges ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 87,906 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 4 Apr 2024 87,906 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted n/s at bottom (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,484 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 60,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,767 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,496 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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A17 LUP is a 2014 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A17 LUP, 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 A17 LUP registered?

A17 LUP is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2014.

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