2014 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LF64 VGY
2014 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 148,673 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LF64 VGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 148,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF64 VGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Rio (LF64 VGY) between October 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
LF64 VGY Mileage History
- 19/10/202299,787 mi
- 01/11/2023113,360 mi+13,573 mi
- 01/11/2023113,360 mi
- 21/07/2025148,673 mi+35,313 mi
- 23/07/2025148,673 mi
Average of roughly 17,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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