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DG14 LAE

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 LAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,479 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 48,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,481 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,982 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 36,979 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 32,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 22,348 miles

Wet weather/vehicle test

Fail 20 Jan 2018 22,348 miles

Wet weather/vehicle test

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 15,087 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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DG14 LAE is a 2014 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG14 LAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG14 LAE registered?

DG14 LAE is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is DG14 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG14 LAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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