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YH15 YBK

2015 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,535 mi
Last recorded76,535 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 YBK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 50,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,624 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TO TREAD N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TO TREAD O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 19,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YBK is a 2015 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol 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 YH15 YBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH15 YBK registered?

YH15 YBK is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YH15 YBK safe to buy?

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