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AY15 WAO

2015 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,338 mi
Last recorded68,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 WAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 68,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 66,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs quite lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts to the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Offside front wiper smears.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 32,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tyre tread down to inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts to the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous small cuts to the tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Offside front wiper smears.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides rear disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,362 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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AY15 WAO is a 2015 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY15 WAO, 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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AY15 WAO is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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