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WJ15 ZVU

2015 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,195 mi
Last recorded89,195 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 ZVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,583 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 82,583 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,078 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear disc lightly pitted

Offside Rear disc shield corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,740 miles

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,952 miles

Rear brake disc shields corroded and touching discs

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,744 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,836 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,160 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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WJ15 ZVU is a 2015 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ15 ZVU, 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 WJ15 ZVU registered?

WJ15 ZVU is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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