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EK14 FHX

2014 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,834 mi
Last recorded74,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Rio48,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 FHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 74,834 miles

Nearside DRL INOP

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 74,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed [outer tread edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges [bald] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside DRL INOP

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges and worn on outer edge [measured at2mm+] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2025 64,145 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges and worn on outer edge [measured at2mm+] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2024 58,099 miles

Front tyres showing inner edge wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2024 57,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front tyres showing inner edge wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,985 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,413 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2021 36,689 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft output seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,027 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,647 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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EK14 FHX is a 2014 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK14 FHX, 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 EK14 FHX registered?

EK14 FHX is a 2014 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is EK14 FHX safe to buy?

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