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CV14 CSY

2014 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,490 mi
Last recorded97,490 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV14 CSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,490 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 97,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 86,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both brake back plates corrdoed

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,506 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 67,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 57,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,150 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,340 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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CV14 CSY is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV14 CSY, 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 CV14 CSY registered?

CV14 CSY is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2014.

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