Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2003
46.4% pass rate
from 401 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.00% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.25% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.75% fail on Suspension rods (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.00% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.50% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
      • 0.50% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.75% fail on Seats
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.25% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
  • 13% fail on Visibility (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Wipers (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Transmission oil leaks (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.00% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.50% fail on Locking devices (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.25% fail on Other components

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