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CV14 ZYC

2014 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,619 mi
Last recorded133,619 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV14 ZYC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 133,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside d/shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 130,139 miles

oil leak from gearbox offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 4 Apr 2024 126,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,593 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 120,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,301 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 105,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,442 miles

o/s front tyre getting low on edges

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 Mar 2021 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread also very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

o/s front tyre getting low on edges

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,812 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 52,704 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,216 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 ZYC is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc 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 CV14 ZYC, 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 ZYC is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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