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AK14 VRG

2014 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 60,448 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2026 60,430 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2025 57,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a split in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc rusty inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 57,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split apart (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a split in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc rusty inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 52,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2023 48,798 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 44,248 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 40,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 28,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 17,436 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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AK14 VRG 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 VRG, 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 AK14 VRG registered?

AK14 VRG is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is AK14 VRG safe to buy?

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