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AP14 PCX

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,106 mi
Last recorded86,106 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 PCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 86,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 86,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,270 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 78,270 miles

Offside 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (non obligatory)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,240 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly perished and cracked and leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 69,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly perished and cracked and leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,674 miles

Nearside washer jet not working but offside washer jet provides enough washer fluid to clear the screen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,745 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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AP14 PCX is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP14 PCX, 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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AP14 PCX is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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