2014 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · SP14 VPU
2014 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 107,583 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- 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.
SP14 VPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 107,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SP14 VPU Mileage History
- 27/07/2024101,664 mi
- 29/07/2024101,664 mi
- 26/07/2025105,022 mi+3,358 mi
- 30/07/2025105,022 mi
- 02/07/2026107,583 mi+2,561 mi
Average of roughly 3,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP14 VPU 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 (SP14 VPU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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