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AK14 RTX

2014 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,695 mi
Last recorded87,695 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 RTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,695 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver side front door slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Driver side rear door slightly damaged.

Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,695 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver side front door slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Driver side rear door slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Dec 2025 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel damaged

Nearside Rear light lens has condensation

Offside Front DRL not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 78,132 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 74,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 74,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,246 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 67,246 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,301 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 35,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 25,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 16,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of tyre also wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Small deep cut in tyre

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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AK14 RTX is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol 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 AK14 RTX, 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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AK14 RTX is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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