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BT14 ZRL

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,500 mi
Last recorded78,500 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 ZRL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,332 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,491 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 63,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 62,523 miles

o/s/f day time running light innop

Pass 30 May 2022 58,114 miles

Front tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,609 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 26 May 2020 49,744 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 49,744 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 44,190 miles

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

cracks in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 36,173 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,805 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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BT14 ZRL is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT14 ZRL, 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 BT14 ZRL registered?

BT14 ZRL is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is BT14 ZRL safe to buy?

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