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YR15 XSE

2015 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,667 mi
Last recorded146,667 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Rio41,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 XSE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 146,667 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear bumper in middle slightly damage

Fail 4 Apr 2026 146,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear bumper in middle slightly damage

Pass 4 Apr 2025 132,084 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,080 miles

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

rear bumper in middle slightly damage

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,184 miles

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

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

rear bumper in middle little damage

Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,911 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,280 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 65,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,468 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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YR15 XSE is a 2015 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR15 XSE, 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 YR15 XSE registered?

YR15 XSE is a 2015 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2015.

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