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AP15 DLF

2015 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,371 mi
Last recorded70,371 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 DLF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 70,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,354 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,049 miles

Front bumper damaged but unlikely to cause injury

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on inner side wall cuts not to the cords also scuff damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 54,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on inner side wall cuts not to the cords also scuff damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,215 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage / cut in the rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,301 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 46,301 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,664 miles

Front nearside and offside front road wheel rims light damage to inner edges

Front nearside and offside tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2018 39,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working also damaged lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working also damaged lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner nearside and offside road wheel rims light damage inner edges

Front nearside and offside tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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AP15 DLF is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP15 DLF, 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 AP15 DLF registered?

AP15 DLF is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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