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BT15 YHV

2015 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 YHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 128,532 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front gear box oil leaking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 116,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge outer tread 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and outer tread 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and outer tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 21 Jun 2025 116,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread 1.5 mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge outer tread 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and outer tread 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and outer tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jun 2024 104,344 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 104,239 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear Light lens ( reflector) broken Bits missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inner edge 185/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake discs back plate corroded

TPMS light on

Fail 22 Jun 2023 94,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake discs back plate corroded

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Jun 2022 82,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 Jun 2022 82,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Tyre pressure warning light on?

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,289 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light on?

Fail 26 Jun 2020 62,289 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light on?

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,613 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 54,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,993 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 YHV is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHV, 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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BT15 YHV is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2015.

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