Kia Rio MOT Results
Registered in 201265.7% pass rate
from 9,612 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Suspension
(19% worse than other 2012 cars)
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8.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(170% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Ball joint (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Suspension arm
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1.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.24% fail on Ball joint
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.042% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.010% fail on Anti-roll bar
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0.57% fail on
Springs
(87% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Mounting
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0.57% fail on
Coil springs
(87% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Other suspension component
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.094% fail on
Suspension rods
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint
- 0.010% fail on Suspension rod
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0.083% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.042% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover (179 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.062% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.042% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.010% fail on
Axles
- 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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8.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(170% worse than other 2012 cars)
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10% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(8.9% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp
- 0.083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.010% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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2.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(31% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
(31% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2012 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Flashing type
(31% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.073% fail on
Electrical equipment
(67% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.021% fail on Horn (84% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.052% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.052% fail on Position lamp
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0.052% fail on
Reversing lamps
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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8.9% fail on
Brakes
(49% worse than other 2012 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Brake performance
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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2.4% fail on
Service brake performance
(72% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Rbt
(74% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.4% fail on
Rbt
(74% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
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0.86% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Parking brake performance
(87% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Rbt
(92% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (91% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.010% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.85% fail on
Rbt
(92% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(35% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(21% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Brake linings
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(69% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.042% fail on Lever
- 0.031% fail on Cable
- 0.010% fail on Linkage
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(21% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.10% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Electronic stability control (63% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Parking brake control
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.010% fail on Valves
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0.052% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Hand lever (76% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Pedal
- 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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5.4% fail on
Brake performance
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Visibility
(48% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.073% fail on Windscreen
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0.031% fail on
View to rear
- 0.031% fail on Mirrors
- 0.010% fail on Bonnet
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5.4% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.2% fail on Condition (19% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
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3.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(83% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(90% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(200% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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1.6% fail on
Spark ignition
(31% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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2.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(200% worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.094% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.010% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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3.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(90% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.010% fail on Attachment
- 0.010% fail on Requirements
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0.14% fail on
Airbags
(8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.0% fail on Track rod end
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Other components
- 0.010% fail on Steering component
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0.062% fail on
Steering play
- 0.062% fail on Steering rack
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0.031% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
- 0.010% fail on Steering column
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1.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.00% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(60% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Transmission
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.010% fail on Joints
- 0.010% fail on Belts
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.083% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Pipe
- 0.010% fail on System
- 0.073% fail on Bumpers
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0.073% fail on
Doors
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0.042% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.042% fail on Door condition
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0.021% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.010% fail on Door condition
- 0.010% fail on Catch
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0.010% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.010% fail on Door condition
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0.042% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.042% fail on
Body
- 0.031% fail on Other body component
- 0.010% fail on Panel
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0.042% fail on
Seats
- 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
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0.031% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.010% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.010% fail on
Chassis
- 0.010% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.010% fail on Undertray
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0.22% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.22% fail on Registration plates
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0.22% fail on
Road Wheels
(42% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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0.010% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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Kia Rio (2011 - 2017)
Upmarket interior. Satisfyingly low running costs. Well specified.