2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SJ15 YAW
2015 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 75,818 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,818 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.
SJ15 YAW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 75,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ15 YAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Rio (SJ15 YAW) between February 2018 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SJ15 YAW Mileage History
- 20/02/201815,143 mi
- 20/02/201921,991 mi+6,848 mi
- 10/02/202027,598 mi+5,607 mi
- 10/02/202027,599 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/202131,420 mi+3,821 mi
- 08/02/202236,692 mi+5,272 mi
- 24/02/202343,821 mi+7,129 mi
- 01/03/202452,124 mi+8,303 mi
- 01/03/202452,124 mi
- 27/02/202562,026 mi+9,902 mi
- 27/02/202562,026 mi
- 31/03/202675,818 mi+13,792 mi
Average of roughly 7,485 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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