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CV14 HCN

2014 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,089 mi
Last recorded72,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV14 HCN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 72,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 72,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 69,995 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting - play in hand lever

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 69,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake needs adjusting - play in hand lever

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly scored by pad back plate. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 68,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly scored by pad back plate. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 66,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,807 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 62,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,039 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 61,039 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 58,972 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components- wheel arch covers fitted

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 55,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 52,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above min thickness of 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above min thickness of 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

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 HCN is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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