Kia Rio MOT Results
Registered in 200956.8% pass rate
from 6,096 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Steering
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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13% fail on
Steering linkage components
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 13% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Locking devices (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.049% fail on Drag link end
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0.016% fail on
Other components
- 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
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0.56% fail on
Steering gear
(77% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Steering rack (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Power steering
(4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Other components
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0.033% fail on
Steering play
- 0.033% fail on Steering rack
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13% fail on
Steering linkage components
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.6% fail on
Headlamps
(21% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
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0.71% fail on
Electrical equipment
(80% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Horn
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0.51% fail on
Direction indicators
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(48% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(48% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(48% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.033% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.033% fail on Position lamp
- 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.016% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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10% fail on
Brakes
(17% worse than other 2009 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
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3.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(45% worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Rbt
(46% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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3.5% fail on
Rbt
(46% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(49% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(52% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(52% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Parking brake performance
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Rbt
(57% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.38% fail on
Rbt
(57% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(45% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(24% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Brake linings
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1.3% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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1.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(60% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.23% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.13% fail on Pedal
- 0.098% fail on Hand lever
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0.098% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
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0.082% fail on
Parking brake control
(79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.066% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.016% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.016% fail on Leaks
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0.016% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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4.7% fail on
Brake performance
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9.8% fail on
Suspension
(33% better than other 2009 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(16% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Ball joint (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
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2.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(36% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.082% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.016% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.016% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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0.79% fail on
Other suspension component
(180% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.59% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.48% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.34% fail on
Springs
(94% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Coil springs
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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0.30% fail on
Coil springs
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Shock absorbers (94% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.033% fail on Ball joint
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(16% worse than other 2009 cars)
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9.8% fail on
Visibility
(65% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Washers (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.28% fail on
View to rear
- 0.28% fail on Mirrors
- 0.098% fail on Bonnet
- 0.066% fail on Driver's view (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.049% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.049% fail on Windscreen
- 0.016% fail on Window
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7.2% fail on
Tyres
(16% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
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4.8% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 3.2% fail on Exhaust system (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Transmission
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Drive shafts
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Joints (48% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.016% fail on Joints
- 0.016% fail on Belts
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0.94% fail on
Drive shafts
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.28% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.066% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.066% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.066% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.066% fail on
Sub-frame
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0.11% fail on
Body
- 0.066% fail on Other body component
- 0.049% fail on Panel
- 0.082% fail on Bumpers
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0.082% fail on
Doors
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.066% fail on Door condition
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0.016% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.016% fail on Catch
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0.066% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.016% fail on
Chassis
- 0.016% fail on Chassis condition
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0.016% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.016% fail on
Load security
- 0.016% fail on Tailgate
- 0.016% fail on Floor
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0.016% fail on
Seats
- 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.016% fail on
Cabs
- 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.016% fail on Undertray
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2.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(51% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.46% fail on
Compression ignition
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (56% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.033% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(50% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.033% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.033% fail on Other leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(57% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(52% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Registration plates (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(46% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.016% fail on Requirements
- 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Seat belts
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0.16% fail on
Road Wheels
(66% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment (58% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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0.016% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.016% fail on Anchorages
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.