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DA14 ZLU

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,740 mi
Last recorded139,740 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 ZLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 139,740 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,669 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 135,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,029 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

o/s/f day time running light not working

requires new rear wiper blade

Fail 7 Dec 2023 117,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

o/s/f day time running light not working

requires new rear wiper blade

Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,043 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 85,043 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,444 miles

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

under trays fitted

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

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 ZLU is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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