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DF14 XUB

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,179 mi
Last recorded78,179 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 78,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm would advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm would advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded

tpms light on

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 68,703 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))

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,834 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounts on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,815 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,108 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 16,720 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XUB is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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