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BD14 LJA

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,556 mi
Last recorded33,556 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 LJA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 33,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 27,230 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 22,077 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 22,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 20,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 17,877 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 17,877 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 15,005 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,579 miles

slight damaged to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2018 8,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 6,326 miles

Front wipers not fully clearing screen

Fail 8 May 2017 6,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wipers not fully clearing screen

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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BD14 LJA is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol 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 BD14 LJA, 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 BD14 LJA registered?

BD14 LJA is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is BD14 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD14 LJA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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