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AX15 EFF

2015 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,727 mi
Last recorded61,727 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 EFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 61,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 53,619 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 53,619 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advice Tyre pressure light on

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 39,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,534 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,141 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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AX15 EFF is a 2015 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 AX15 EFF, 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 AX15 EFF registered?

AX15 EFF is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is AX15 EFF safe to buy?

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