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WK15 VNW

2015 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,465 mi
Last recorded84,465 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK15 VNW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 2.4 mm tread remaining 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delaminated resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 2.4 mm tread remaining 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 77,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 70,308 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,370 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 48,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 32,674 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 32,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WK15 VNW is a 2015 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK15 VNW, 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 WK15 VNW registered?

WK15 VNW is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2015.

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