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BU64 FFJ

2014 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU64 FFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 96,514 miles

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 96,514 miles

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 94,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 88,824 miles

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 88,705 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,601 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroding inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack & perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroding inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 64,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 64,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 56,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 56,315 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,701 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 40,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,940 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,653 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread surface

Fail 29 Jun 2017 23,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread surface

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BU64 FFJ is a 2014 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BU64 FFJ, 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 BU64 FFJ registered?

BU64 FFJ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2014.

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