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BN15 XLC

2015 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,916 mi
Last recorded36,916 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 XLC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 36,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 34,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 32,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,979 miles

both front wipers are perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,780 miles

Lower covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 19,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Lower covers fitted

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 XLC is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN15 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

BN15 XLC is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BN15 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 XLC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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