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BJ14 OCB

2014 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 OCB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,811 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid not opening outside via boot button (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 84,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid not opening outside via boot button (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Boot lid does not open with handle

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,790 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,581 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 60,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 54,049 miles

Conditions wet at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 44,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ14 OCB is a 2014 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ14 OCB, 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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BJ14 OCB is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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