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WU15 NWC

2015 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,664 mi
Last recorded94,664 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU15 NWC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,664 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,258 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,526 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,526 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,792 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 67,792 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 51,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (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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WU15 NWC is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,120cc 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 WU15 NWC, 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 WU15 NWC registered?

WU15 NWC is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is WU15 NWC safe to buy?

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