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BF15 TLZ

2015 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,621 mi
Last recorded74,621 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 TLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 74,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 69,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,299 miles

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

knock from steering inner joints

Fail 16 Nov 2021 49,249 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

knock from steering inner joints

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 35,411 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 35,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,137 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wiper blades slightly worn

fuel tank hose clips starting to rust

under tray covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 25,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wiper blades slightly worn

fuel tank hose clips starting to rust

under tray covers fitted

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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BF15 TLZ is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF15 TLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF15 TLZ registered?

BF15 TLZ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is BF15 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 TLZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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