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BF65 EFZ

2015 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,031 mi
Last recorded38,031 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 EFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 38,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 34,848 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 34,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 31,686 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 31,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 24,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,544 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 21,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 15,001 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BF65 EFZ is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black 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 BF65 EFZ, 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 BF65 EFZ registered?

BF65 EFZ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is BF65 EFZ safe to buy?

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