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CV15 XEL

2015 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV15 XEL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,548 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 63,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 56,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 47,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,224 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 32,210 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,570 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 27,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 24,594 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 24,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV15 XEL is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV15 XEL, 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 CV15 XEL registered?

CV15 XEL is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is CV15 XEL safe to buy?

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