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C8 TXE

2014 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TXE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 113,231 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

Fail 30 Apr 2026 112,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror di inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 95,674 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

Pass 1 May 2024 81,260 miles

Nearside Front 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))

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 72,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,091 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 72,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,018 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 70,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,068 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 67,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 66,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 47,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,607 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C8 TXE is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C8 TXE, 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 C8 TXE registered?

C8 TXE is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is C8 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 TXE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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