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AF14 VMU

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,517 mi
Last recorded68,517 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 VMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 67,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,739 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise detected in operation of steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 61,633 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise detected in operation of steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,011 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Tyres side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,149 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,562 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 47,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 36,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF14 VMU is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF14 VMU, 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 AF14 VMU registered?

AF14 VMU is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is AF14 VMU safe to buy?

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