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BG15 LEJ

2015 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,929 mi
Last recorded97,929 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 LEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 97,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,186 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,149 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 84,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,488 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,634 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,763 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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BG15 LEJ is a 2015 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG15 LEJ, 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 BG15 LEJ registered?

BG15 LEJ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is BG15 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG15 LEJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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