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AU14 VZD

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,150 mi
Last recorded48,150 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,150 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 48,150 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,506 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 43,505 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,556 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 38,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,997 miles

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

Offside DRL Light not working

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,386 miles

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2019 20,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,757 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 12,364 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 VZD is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU14 VZD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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