2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · NJ15 EWR
2015 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 66,787 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NJ15 EWR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 66,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ15 EWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Rio (NJ15 EWR) between March 2018 and April 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
NJ15 EWR Mileage History
- 13/03/201817,483 mi
- 13/02/201923,706 mi+6,223 mi
- 09/03/202030,988 mi+7,282 mi
- 09/03/202030,989 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/202133,924 mi+2,935 mi
- 19/03/202133,924 mi
- 17/03/202238,305 mi+4,381 mi
- 17/03/202238,325 mi+20 mi
- 29/03/202344,775 mi+6,450 mi
- 05/04/202344,780 mi+5 mi
- 21/03/202455,441 mi+10,661 mi
- 27/03/202561,951 mi+6,510 mi
- 04/04/202562,008 mi+57 mi
- 11/04/202666,785 mi+4,777 mi
- 11/04/202666,787 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,103 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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