Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2017

87.2% pass rate

from 8,179 tests in 2021

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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

5.0% fail on Visibility (36% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Wipers (40% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.073% fail on Windscreen
- 0.012% fail on Driver's view
3.4% fail on Tyres
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.024% fail on Size/type
2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.99% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.037% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Flashing type (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.38% fail on Side repeaters (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.35% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.35% fail on Headlamp
- 0.18% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.13% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.049% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.037% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.012% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.012% fail on Position lamp
1.8% fail on Brakes
- 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.012% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.27% fail on Brake discs
- 0.34% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.049% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.037% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.037% fail on Lever
- 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  - 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.012% fail on Pedal
- 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.012% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
0.62% fail on Suspension
- 0.39% fail on Springs
  - 0.39% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.38% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.012% fail on Mounting
- 0.086% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint
- 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.037% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.049% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.012% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.29% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.098% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.024% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.086% fail on Steering
- 0.073% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.061% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.012% fail on Steering arm
- 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
0.086% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.086% fail on Condition
0.073% fail on Identification of the vehicle (64% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Registration plates (64% better than other 2017 cars)
0.049% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.024% fail on Transmission
  - 0.024% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.024% fail on Joints
0.024% fail on Road Wheels (85% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.012% fail on Attachment
0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding

Read the Honest John Review

Kia Rio (2017 on)
Practical and easy to drive. Enjoyable on a country road. Great 1.0 T-GDI engine. Good value. Long warranty.
Kia Rio (2011 - 2017)
Much more stylish than previous Rio. Upmarket interior. 1.1-litre chain cam diesel emits just 85g/km of CO2. Three-door from £9,995.