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YF15 UKL

2015 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,247 mi
Last recorded78,247 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 UKL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 78,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn tread high and low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn tread high and low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear axle and subframe surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn tread high and low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn tread high and low spots (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear axle and subframe surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,962 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 62,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 56,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,504 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,306 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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YF15 UKL 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 YF15 UKL, 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 YF15 UKL registered?

YF15 UKL is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2015.

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The MOT history for YF15 UKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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