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YG15 UZM

2015 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,165 mi
Last recorded167,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 UZM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 167,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 162,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 156,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 149,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 144,320 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2021 137,267 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cuts to side wall

front pads look low

oil leaks

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 137,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has deep cuts to side wall

front pads look low

oil leaks

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 124,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now needs replacement now worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

very slight play in both front hubs/steering rack/suspension joints/may need attention soon

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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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YG15 UZM is a 2015 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 YG15 UZM, 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 YG15 UZM registered?

YG15 UZM is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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