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BN15 NZJ

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 NZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,728 miles

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

Fail 26 Nov 2025 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush splitting slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 73,587 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front tyres worn to outer edge limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,626 miles

tpms light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2022 65,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

tpms light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,338 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 34,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,941 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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BN15 NZJ is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 BN15 NZJ, 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 BN15 NZJ registered?

BN15 NZJ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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