Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.4% pass rate
from 11,590 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.0086% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.078% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.078% fail on Rbt
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0086% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.043% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0086% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.043% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.017% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0086% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.017% fail on Parking brake control (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Lever (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0086% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0086% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Horn
      • 0.0086% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.0086% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0086% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0086% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.078% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0086% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0086% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0086% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.79% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.052% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.47% fail on Steering
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0086% fail on Other components
        • 0.0086% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.0086% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0086% fail on Other components
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0086% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0086% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.086% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.052% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Doors
      • 0.026% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0086% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0086% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0086% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0086% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.0086% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0086% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0086% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0086% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0086% fail on Sub-frame condition
  • 0.095% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Registration plates (56% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.078% fail on Road Wheels (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Attachment (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Condition
  • 0.0086% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0086% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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