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BT15 YHU

2015 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,412 mi
Last recorded59,412 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 YHU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 59,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has signs of cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Pass 4 Apr 2025 57,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Pass 9 Apr 2024 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiperblade rubber slightly peeling at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 52,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,884 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Fail 6 Apr 2022 51,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,650 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Pass 20 May 2019 50,550 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 50,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 43,863 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 43,863 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

under trays and 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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BT15 YHU is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT15 YHU, 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 BT15 YHU registered?

BT15 YHU is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is BT15 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT15 YHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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