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Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.3% pass rate
from 1,665 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.060% fail on Rod
        • 0.060% fail on Lever
        • 0.060% fail on Linkage
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.060% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.90% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.060% fail on Torsion bar
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.8% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.060% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.84% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.060% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.66% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.30% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Tank (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.060% fail on Chassis
      • 0.060% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.060% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.060% fail on Doors
      • 0.060% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Seats
      • 0.060% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.96% fail on Condition
      • 0.060% fail on Requirements
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.060% fail on Attachment
  • 0.060% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.060% fail on Speedometer
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