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BT15 DYB

2015 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 DYB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 67,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wearing to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,116 miles

coolant level below minimum

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,322 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))

coolant below minimum

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,834 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,912 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 15,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45w17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 DYB is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DYB, 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 BT15 DYB registered?

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

Is BT15 DYB safe to buy?

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