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AF15 LYJ

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,810 mi
Last recorded63,810 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 LYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,810 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 63,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 57,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,686 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 47,686 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,698 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 39,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,251 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF15 LYJ is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 41,732 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 AF15 LYJ, 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 11 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF15 LYJ registered?

AF15 LYJ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2015.

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