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YH15 CFJ

2015 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,679 mi
Last recorded71,679 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 CFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 56,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,067 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 52,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2023 49,863 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 43,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,635 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 39,634 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,130 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 38,129 miles

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

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

Rear wiper torn

coolant low

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,205 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 31,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 20,911 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper

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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YH15 CFJ is a 2015 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YH15 CFJ, 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 YH15 CFJ registered?

YH15 CFJ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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