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AO15 PHZ

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 PHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 81,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 77,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,775 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 48,775 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,095 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 35,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 26,733 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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AO15 PHZ is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO15 PHZ, 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 AO15 PHZ registered?

AO15 PHZ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2015.

Is AO15 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 PHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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