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BJ15 LUB

2015 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,401 mi
Last recorded66,401 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 LUB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 66,401 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 48,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,987 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,543 miles

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

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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BJ15 LUB is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black 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 BJ15 LUB, 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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BJ15 LUB is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 April 2015.

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