2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SR65 EPL
2015 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 59,256 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,256 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.
SR65 EPL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 59,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR65 EPL 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 (SR65 EPL) between September 2018 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SR65 EPL Mileage History
- 12/09/201817,506 mi
- 20/11/201818,475 mi+969 mi
- 31/10/201920,747 mi+2,272 mi
- 23/10/202022,584 mi+1,837 mi
- 28/10/202124,272 mi+1,688 mi
- 18/11/202230,763 mi+6,491 mi
- 18/10/202338,570 mi+7,807 mi
- 19/10/202338,570 mi
- 18/10/202446,862 mi+8,292 mi
- 14/03/202659,256 mi+12,394 mi
- 14/03/202659,256 mi
Average of roughly 5,565 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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