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AV14 MLZ

2014 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 MLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,081 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 126,081 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,133 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 108,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 87,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 66,329 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2022 54,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 45,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 38,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 30,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AV14 MLZ is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLZ, 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 AV14 MLZ registered?

AV14 MLZ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2014.

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