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BN15 VMD

2015 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,239 mi
Last recorded138,239 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 VMD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 138,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 138,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 126,699 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 126,699 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,827 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 101,827 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,780 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 89,779 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VMD is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMD, 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 BN15 VMD registered?

BN15 VMD is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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