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Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2005
48.3% pass rate
from 1,047 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Wheel bearings (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.57% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.096% fail on Mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.096% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.096% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 20% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.29% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.67% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.096% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.096% fail on Horn
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.096% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.57% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on System
    • 0.57% fail on Body
      • 0.48% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Panel
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.096% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.096% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.096% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Seats
      • 0.096% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 10% fail on Visibility (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.096% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on View to rear
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Power steering
      • 0.57% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Other components
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.76% fail on Size/type (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.096% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.096% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Transmission oil leaks (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.096% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.096% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
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