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AV14 BHY

2014 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 BHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 130,521 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damaged and corroded

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front daylight not working

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 130,521 miles

Offside Front daylight not working

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damaged and corroded

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 124,013 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,072 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 102,028 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,411 miles

coolant radiator bowed

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,088 miles

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

no print out for emissions to clean to register

Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

no print out for emissions to clean to register

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,105 miles

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

n/s/f outer door handle damaged (handle trim)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,182 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,630 miles

front and rear brake pads low.Front tyres flexing on rims.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads low.Front tyres flexing on rims.

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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AV14 BHY is a 2014 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV14 BHY, 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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AV14 BHY is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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