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BJ15 ZPX

2015 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 ZPX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front day time light is not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 38,520 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 38,520 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone/satnav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 33,511 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perished. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 33,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perished. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 23,990 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 23,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,873 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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BJ15 ZPX is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ15 ZPX, 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 BJ15 ZPX registered?

BJ15 ZPX is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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