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DC14 NKL

2014 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,171 mi
Last recorded76,171 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC14 NKL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,171 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 76,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 66,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 61,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 55,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,342 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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DC14 NKL is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC14 NKL, 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 DC14 NKL registered?

DC14 NKL is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2014.

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