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BG14 KHW

2014 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 KHW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,972 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 72,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 66,272 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 66,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 3 Jan 2024 60,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2023 54,464 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 54,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 50,585 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 50,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 47,277 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 47,259 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,446 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,238 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 26,583 miles

Advise child seat fitted

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,365 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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BG14 KHW is a 2014 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG14 KHW, 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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BG14 KHW is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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