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AY14 XBJ

2014 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 XBJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 115,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,151 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 79,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread ,not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,248 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,457 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from dash bored

Pass 7 Dec 2017 39,235 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,948 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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AY14 XBJ is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY14 XBJ, 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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AY14 XBJ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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