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BU14 HTK

2014 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,566 mi
Last recorded27,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 HTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 27,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 27,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 26,643 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 26,643 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 25,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,534 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,415 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 2 Jul 2021 22,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,065 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 20,747 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,012 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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BU14 HTK is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU14 HTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 HTK registered?

BU14 HTK is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is BU14 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 HTK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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