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BT15 DXK

2015 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,099 mi
Last recorded36,099 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 DXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 36,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 33,684 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 33,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 30,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,012 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 27,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 17,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 17,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 9,432 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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BT15 DXK is a 2015 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT15 DXK, 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

How do I check the history of BT15 DXK?

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What year was BT15 DXK registered?

BT15 DXK is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is BT15 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT15 DXK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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