Kia Rio MOT Results
Registered in 200854.5% pass rate
from 2,934 tests in 2021
(10% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Suspension
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8.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(71% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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5.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Ball joint
- 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.068% fail on Linkage
- 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.034% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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1.4% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Other suspension component
(170% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.17% fail on
Springs
(97% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Mounting
- 0.034% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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0.14% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Axles
- 0.034% fail on Axle
- 0.034% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.034% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.034% fail on Ball joint
- 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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8.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(71% worse than other 2008 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
(45% worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
(51% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(100% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake performance
(47% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
- 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.068% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
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1.2% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(76% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(79% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(79% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(100% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(65% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Brake discs (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
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0.034% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.034% fail on Cable
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2.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(65% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.8% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(97% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.27% fail on Pedal
- 0.20% fail on Hand lever
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0.24% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.24% fail on Lever
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0.24% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.20% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.068% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.068% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.068% fail on Other components
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0.034% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.034% fail on Leaks
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
(51% worse than other 2008 cars)
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13% fail on
Steering
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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12% fail on
Steering linkage components
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 12% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Power steering
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Pipes and hoses (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.48% fail on Steering rack
- 0.068% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas
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12% fail on
Steering linkage components
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.2% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
(29% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.6% fail on
Headlamps
(56% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.75% fail on
Direction indicators
(65% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Flashing type
(65% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.034% fail on All direction indicators
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0.75% fail on
Flashing type
(65% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.068% fail on Horn
- 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.37% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.37% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.37% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.17% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.17% fail on Position lamp
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8.0% fail on
Visibility
(27% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Washers
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0.44% fail on
View to rear
(150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.10% fail on Bonnet
- 0.034% fail on Driver's view
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7.1% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.37% fail on Size/type
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3.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(51% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Fuel system
(130% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Tank (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Transmission
(83% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.14% fail on
Sub-frame
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Sub-frame condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Chassis
- 0.14% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.14% fail on Bumpers
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0.14% fail on
Doors
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0.10% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.10% fail on Door condition
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0.034% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.034% fail on Door condition
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0.10% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.10% fail on
Body
- 0.068% fail on Other body component
- 0.034% fail on Panel
- 0.034% fail on Undertray
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2.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(59% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(65% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(72% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Compression ignition
(53% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.068% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(72% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.068% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.068% fail on Other leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(65% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(99% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(72% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
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0.20% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.034% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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Kia Rio (2005 - 2011)
Roomy, well equipped and keen value. Diesel is easy on the fuel. Four-star crash test rating.