2014 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SY14 LRV
2014 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 79,567 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,567 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.
SY14 LRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 79,567 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.
SY14 LRV 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 (SY14 LRV) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SY14 LRV Mileage History
- 20/09/202469,839 mi
- 08/10/202469,853 mi+14 mi
- 09/06/202579,459 mi+9,606 mi
- 11/06/202579,469 mi+10 mi
- 12/08/202679,567 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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