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BN14 UWO

2014 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 UWO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 82,268 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2025 82,266 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2024 74,611 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 74,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 57,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 on 2mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs pitted and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 49,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 49,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x17 outer wall bulged . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x17 tyre out of shape due to failure of structure . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45x17 on 2mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 41,228 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 34,249 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 34,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,181 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 29,177 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 20,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,758 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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BN14 UWO is a 2014 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN14 UWO, 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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What year was BN14 UWO registered?

BN14 UWO is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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