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CV14 GZM

2014 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,442 mi
Last recorded108,442 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,442 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 108,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,426 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Day running light not working

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 96,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Day running light not working

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,793 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body & chassis corroding near rear sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body & chassis corroding near sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body & chassis corroding near rear sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body & chassis corroding near sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,195 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

spare wheel flat .

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,553 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted ...inspection of belt carried out (not being used).

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

Pass 3 May 2019 40,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,047 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 33,047 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 27,008 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 GZM is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GZM, 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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CV14 GZM is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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