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YK15 SFE

2015 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,558 mi
Last recorded40,558 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 SFE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 40,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 39,411 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,529 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 34,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 29,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,988 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,723 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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YK15 SFE is a 2015 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK15 SFE, 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 YK15 SFE registered?

YK15 SFE is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is YK15 SFE safe to buy?

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