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DF14 VGL

2014 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,044 mi
Last recorded37,044 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 VGL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,044 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like from the sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 37,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like from the sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 35,946 miles

Position light switch interacting with ignition switch

Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 33,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 29,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing the view of some under body components

Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,943 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 VGL is a 2014 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DF14 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

DF14 VGL is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is DF14 VGL safe to buy?

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