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DA14 XBM

2014 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,123 mi
Last recorded104,123 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 XBM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,123 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box /middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 95,190 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 79,088 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 78,893 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,615 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 45,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 32,359 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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DA14 XBM is a 2014 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBM, 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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DA14 XBM is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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