2015 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · RF65 MLZ
2015 KIA RIO (1.4L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 104,628 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
RF65 MLZ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 104,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF65 MLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Rio (RF65 MLZ) between November 2018 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
RF65 MLZ Mileage History
- 14/11/201824,598 mi
- 20/11/201938,193 mi+13,595 mi
- 20/11/202051,346 mi+13,153 mi
- 16/06/2022618,673 mi+567,327 mi
- 30/06/202373,153 mi-545,520 mi
- 01/07/202481,728 mi+8,575 mi
- 01/07/202481,728 mi
- 30/06/202593,615 mi+11,887 mi
- 30/06/202593,615 mi
- 30/06/2026104,625 mi+11,010 mi
- 30/06/2026104,628 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,495 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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