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AU14 HCJ

2014 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,163 mi
Last recorded71,163 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 HCJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,163 miles

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

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2026 71,163 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,788 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 65,788 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,649 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 25 Mar 2023 55,070 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cover broken

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Mar 2023 54,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit cover broken

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,617 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 50,617 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn nearly to cord 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 44,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn nearly to cord 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,108 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,471 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing on shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HCJ is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

AU14 HCJ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is AU14 HCJ safe to buy?

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