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AU14 GZW

2014 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 GZW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 74,909 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,223 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,221 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,094 miles

Oil filter very rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2023 68,094 miles

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

Oil filter very rusty

Pass 30 May 2022 64,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,193 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 58,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 57,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 52,262 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/deteriorating

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,752 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,314 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 30,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2017 22,919 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 22,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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AU14 GZW is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU14 GZW, 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 AU14 GZW registered?

AU14 GZW is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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