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BN15 XLH

2015 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 XLH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear backing plate rotten

Offside Rear backing plate rotten

Rear wiper

Fail 18 Dec 2025 61,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear backing plate rotten

Offside Rear backing plate rotten

Rear wiper

Pass 13 Nov 2024 55,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Fail 13 Nov 2024 55,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,260 miles

Nearside 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 Aug 2022 40,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,884 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,488 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 28,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 17,987 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLH is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc diesel 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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

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

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