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DA14 ZDU

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,938 mi
Last recorded71,938 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 ZDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,369 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Aug 2025 68,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,285 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 56,244 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 49,490 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 35,590 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,375 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,562 miles

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted-unable to test seatbelt

Fail 2 May 2017 23,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perishing & cords visable in cracks (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted-unable to test seatbelt

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 ZDU is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 ZDU, 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 ZDU is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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