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Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.5% pass rate
from 2,934 tests in 2021
(10% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Other suspension component (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.068% fail on Axles
      • 0.034% fail on Axle
      • 0.034% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.034% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.068% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Other components
    • 0.034% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.034% fail on Leaks
  • 13% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 12% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pipes and hoses (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.068% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.44% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.068% fail on Horn
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.034% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Tank (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component
      • 0.034% fail on Panel
    • 0.034% fail on Undertray
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.068% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Condition
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