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DG14 ZLN

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 ZLN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 109,555 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,613 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 96,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,188 miles

nearside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,244 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,709 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 28,709 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZLN is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLN, 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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DG14 ZLN is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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