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AO65 CLU

2015 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 CLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 89,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 89,739 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,614 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,436 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake little effort

tpms light is on can not be sure if pressure related

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 75,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake little effort

tpms light is on can not be sure if pressure related

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,255 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 68,214 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,147 miles

Offside Front DRL poor illumination

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,296 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 4,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 35,921 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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AO65 CLU is a 2015 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO65 CLU, 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 AO65 CLU registered?

AO65 CLU is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is AO65 CLU safe to buy?

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