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DF14 HYY

2014 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 HYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,064 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor crack to front windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 58,001 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2019 58,001 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,595 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 48,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,328 miles

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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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DF14 HYY is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DF14 HYY, 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 DF14 HYY registered?

DF14 HYY is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 June 2014.

Is DF14 HYY safe to buy?

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