2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · NU15 FSS
2015 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 37,894 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU15 FSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 37,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU15 FSS 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 (NU15 FSS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
NU15 FSS Mileage History
- 06/10/202226,158 mi
- 05/10/202331,008 mi+4,850 mi
- 10/10/202435,621 mi+4,613 mi
- 02/10/202537,894 mi+2,273 mi
- 02/10/202537,894 mi
Average of roughly 3,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (UB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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