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DG14 VBZ

2014 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 76,139 miles

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

Offside Front drl light not working

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 68,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 66,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 63,281 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 60,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,909 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 56,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,240 miles

Offside Rear one of two positional lamp not working

Fail 21 Feb 2019 49,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear one of two positional lamp not working

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,827 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 38,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,279 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 VBZ 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 DG14 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

DG14 VBZ is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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