2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · PY15 FHS
2015 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2015. Recorded mileage 129,747 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,747 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.
PY15 FHS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 129,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY15 FHS 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 (PY15 FHS) between April 2018 and May 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
PY15 FHS Mileage History
- 25/04/201827,759 mi
- 11/03/201931,531 mi+3,772 mi
- 09/03/202045,387 mi+13,856 mi
- 05/03/202162,278 mi+16,891 mi
- 05/03/202162,278 mi
- 09/03/202279,087 mi+16,809 mi
- 10/03/202396,826 mi+17,739 mi
- 13/03/202396,840 mi+14 mi
- 23/04/2024110,998 mi+14,158 mi
- 02/05/2024111,005 mi+7 mi
- 26/04/2025118,693 mi+7,688 mi
- 28/04/2025118,695 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/2026129,745 mi+11,050 mi
- 15/05/2026129,747 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/2026129,747 mi
Average of roughly 12,663 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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