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DF14 YMY

2014 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 YMY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 99,452 miles

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 99,451 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 92,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 92,355 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,848 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,200 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 69,199 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,032 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,442 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 YMY is a 2014 Kia Rio in Silver 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

DF14 YMY is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is DF14 YMY safe to buy?

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