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YL15 HNJ

2015 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 HNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 69,277 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 62,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 62,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 53,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,502 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Not working screen wash

Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,045 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 26,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,818 miles

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))

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

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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YL15 HNJ is a 2015 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL15 HNJ, 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 YL15 HNJ registered?

YL15 HNJ is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 July 2015.

Is YL15 HNJ safe to buy?

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