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BJ63 SNZ

2014 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 SNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,219 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 71,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 62,836 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,262 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,438 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 49,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 43,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,255 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 42,253 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

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 1 Oct 2020 40,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,626 miles

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

Rear brake discs not fully swept

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,614 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 35,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened not fully swept (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 31,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened not fully swept (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,937 miles

Offside Front small cut in tread

Offside Rear cut to sidewall

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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BJ63 SNZ is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ63 SNZ, 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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BJ63 SNZ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 January 2014.

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