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BU14 XJY

2014 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,319 mi
Last recorded43,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 38,831 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 38,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 35,784 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 35,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 32,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 29,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 22,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,993 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 10,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 7,530 miles

REar wiper split

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 XJY is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

BU14 XJY is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2014.

Is BU14 XJY safe to buy?

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