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DA14 BNZ

2014 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,095 mi
Last recorded131,095 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 BNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 131,095 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,358 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 120,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,545 miles

both rear tyres have screws in tread and walls (not repairable)

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges (tracking check)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,073 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 69,073 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,849 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 58,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DA14 BNZ is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA14 BNZ, 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 DA14 BNZ registered?

DA14 BNZ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is DA14 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA14 BNZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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