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AV64 TZJ

2014 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,772 mi
Last recorded107,772 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV64 TZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 107,772 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 107,756 miles

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

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

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,296 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 65,475 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 65,475 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,265 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 61,265 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre buldge (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,706 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,501 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 47,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 30,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 29,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV64 TZJ is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AV64 TZJ, 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 AV64 TZJ registered?

AV64 TZJ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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