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WV15 MZG

2015 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,665 mi
Last recorded126,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV15 MZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 126,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 126,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2025 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 87,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 87,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,920 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 47,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated indicating pressure loss

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,102 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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WV15 MZG is a 2015 Kia Rio in White 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 WV15 MZG, 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 WV15 MZG registered?

WV15 MZG is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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