2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · AB53 MAL
2015 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 36,562 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB53 MAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 36,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB53 MAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Rio (AB53 MAL) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AB53 MAL Mileage History
- 12/09/202329,002 mi
- 05/09/202429,253 mi+251 mi
- 29/08/202531,689 mi+2,436 mi
- 01/09/202636,562 mi+4,873 mi
- 01/09/202636,562 mi
Average of roughly 2,545 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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