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AU14 VYZ

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 VYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,838 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 71,838 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2025 67,815 miles

rear wiper split

recommend off side front side light bulb / dim .

seek service advice on all listed items within 30 days of inspection

vehicle diagnostically checked , warning lamp illuminated on dash , code cleared , if reillumination occurs seek a further in depth inspection to rectify cause .

Fail 25 May 2025 67,815 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative dash warning lamp (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear wiper split

recommend off side front side light bulb / dim .

seek service advice on all listed items within 30 days of inspection

vehicle diagnostically checked , warning lamp illuminated on dash , code cleared , if reillumination occurs seek a further in depth inspection to rectify cause .

Pass 24 May 2024 59,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tail lamp has condensation in the lens

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,369 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 47,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,190 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 43,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 39,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 20,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,248 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 9,767 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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AU14 VYZ is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYZ, 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

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What year was AU14 VYZ registered?

AU14 VYZ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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