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BU14 HVW

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 HVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,620 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,799 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,787 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,275 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 54,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,608 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,703 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 23,702 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 21,354 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 21,354 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 15,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 10,073 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 HVW 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 BU14 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

BU14 HVW is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is BU14 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 HVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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