CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK14 VPU

2014 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,414 mi
Last recorded62,414 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 VPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 62,414 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,233 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 57,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,226 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 2 Jan 2024 51,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 46,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror flasher lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose been taped up in past (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing near min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking tread area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 46,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm . boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm . boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 number plate lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror flasher lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose been taped up in past (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing near min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking tread area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 40,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 33,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 21,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 17,153 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK14 VPU is a 2014 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel 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 AK14 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK14 VPU?

You can check the full history of AK14 VPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK14 VPU registered?

AK14 VPU is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is AK14 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 VPU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK14 VPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK14 VPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.