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WU15 XGW

2015 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,764 mi
Last recorded27,764 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU15 XGW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 27,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 27,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 26,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing with cuts and damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 26,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished in tread with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing with cuts and damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished deep in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 25,186 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 24,179 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on both rear tyres and offside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 24,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on both rear tyres and offside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 23,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing on both rear and offside front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 22,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 19,046 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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WU15 XGW is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 WU15 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

WU15 XGW is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is WU15 XGW safe to buy?

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