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CA15 VKB

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,236 mi
Last recorded48,236 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA15 VKB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 48,236 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 48,236 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 42,780 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 36,191 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 36,191 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 28,755 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 28,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 24,104 miles

Nearside Mirror slightly damaged,not affecting rear view

Parking brake requirements only just met (16%). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates tyre at low pressure

Pass 6 Jan 2021 19,271 miles

Nearside door mirror case partially missing

Fail 6 Jan 2021 19,271 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 26" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn to 1.6mm and has a split across the tread face 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror case partially missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 13,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,137 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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CA15 VKB is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA15 VKB, 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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CA15 VKB is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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