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Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2012
65.7% 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.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.57% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.010% fail on Axles
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 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)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 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)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 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)
    • 0.052% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 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)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 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)
        • 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)
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 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
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 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
      • 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)
      • 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
    • 0.77% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.062% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
  • 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)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.031% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet
  • 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
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 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
      • 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
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.094% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 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)
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 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)
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 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)
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering component
    • 0.062% fail on Steering play
      • 0.062% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.010% fail on Steering column
  • 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)
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.010% fail on Joints
      • 0.010% fail on Belts
    • 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
    • 0.073% fail on Doors
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Seats
      • 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.010% fail on Chassis
      • 0.010% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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