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AU15 KOV

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,061 mi
Last recorded57,061 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 KOV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,772 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 48,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,185 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,968 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer shoulder ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 42,965 miles

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

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer shoulder ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 38,510 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Rear Brake discs have build up of corrosion to inner surfaces

Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to shoulder 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Bonnet & Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm distorted. Secure and no fractures but ball joint angle incorrect and may affect steering geometry

Fail 8 Mar 2021 33,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to shoulder 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Bonnet & Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm distorted. Secure and no fractures but ball joint angle incorrect and may affect steering geometry

Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,096 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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AU15 KOV is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU15 KOV, 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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AU15 KOV is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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