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YL65 BLN

2015 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 BLN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 158,587 miles

Wet Test

Fail 12 Dec 2025 158,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wet Test

Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,028 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 155,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 150,338 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 128,501 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 113,283 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 113,281 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 98,472 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 98,472 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,915 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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YL65 BLN is a 2015 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL65 BLN, 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 YL65 BLN registered?

YL65 BLN is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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