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DF14 KUW

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,180 mi
Last recorded68,180 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 KUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,391 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 63,374 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Daytime running light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2024 57,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 52,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,474 miles

Offside Front daytime light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2022 44,474 miles

Offside Front daytime light not working

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,315 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discoloured due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 39,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discoloured due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,110 miles

Central Rear Wiper blade worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre, minor damage to side wall.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre, has minor cuts to side wall.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,088 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers and trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 17,447 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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DF14 KUW 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 DF14 KUW, 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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DF14 KUW is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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