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BN15 ZBT

2015 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,720 mi
Last recorded103,720 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 ZBT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 90,364 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 79,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 205/45 R17 88V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Mirror LED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall slightly cut and very close to the limit 205/45 R17 88V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,879 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 41,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 88w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 20,506 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 ZBT is a 2015 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

BN15 ZBT is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is BN15 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 ZBT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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