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BU14 PRV

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,919 mi
Last recorded72,919 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 PRV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 72,919 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges & inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 72,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 2 x small bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake dust shield corroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,538 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Pitted Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,996 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 57,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,076 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PRV is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc 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 PRV, 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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BU14 PRV is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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