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AU14 XLX

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 XLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 77,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in tread area with rusted cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 74,231 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 66,008 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,738 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 62,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,632 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 XLX is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol 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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

AU14 XLX is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2014.

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