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X123 LMJ

2015 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 LMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,406 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 86,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 82,482 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 2ml left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge 2ml left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,738 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 61,737 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,658 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 49,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 32,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,409 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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X123 LMJ is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X123 LMJ, 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 X123 LMJ registered?

X123 LMJ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 October 2015.

Is X123 LMJ safe to buy?

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