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AO15 ZJE

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 ZJE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,778 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust silencer rear bracket is detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,648 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 58,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust emissions not tested due to a major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 54,572 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 50,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 45,577 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 Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 30,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,380 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 23,379 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 22,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.26mm at lowest point limit = 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.76mm at lowest point limit = 1.6mm (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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AO15 ZJE is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

AO15 ZJE is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is AO15 ZJE safe to buy?

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