Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2013

69.3% pass rate

from 10,333 tests in 2021

(15% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

9.5% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 6.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (21 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Ball joint (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.077% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Ball joint
- 0.38% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.077% fail on Ball joint
- 0.36% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.0097% fail on Mounting
- 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.077% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.0097% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.0097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.019% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.0097% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.0097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.0097% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.67% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.048% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.039% fail on Horn
  - 0.0097% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.077% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.077% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.0097% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.0097% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0097% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.0097% fail on Switch
6.8% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.019% fail on Brake linings
  - 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Brake discs (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.0097% fail on Cable
    - 0.0097% fail on Lever
    - 0.0097% fail on Linkage
- 3.4% fail on Brake performance (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.0097% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt
      - 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.37% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.11% fail on Lever
- 0.097% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.058% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.039% fail on Pedal
- 0.097% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.039% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control (86% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.0097% fail on Reservoirs
6.5% fail on Visibility (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Washers (82% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.077% fail on Windscreen
- 0.077% fail on View to rear
  - 0.077% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0097% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0097% fail on Bonnet
5.0% fail on Tyres
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 2.0% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Size/type
2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (80% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.55% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.0097% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  - 0.94% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.097% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.029% fail on Other leaks
  - 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.0097% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.15% fail on Condition
  - 0.019% fail on Requirements
  - 0.0097% fail on Attachment
- 0.048% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
0.56% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Locking devices
- 0.029% fail on Power steering
  - 0.029% fail on Operation
- 0.019% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.019% fail on Steering rack
- 0.019% fail on Steering play
  - 0.019% fail on Steering rack
- 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0097% fail on Steering coupling
  - 0.0097% fail on Universal joint
0.52% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.097% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.097% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.0097% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.0097% fail on Joints
- 0.11% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.087% fail on Other body component
  - 0.019% fail on Panel
- 0.077% fail on Bumpers
- 0.039% fail on Doors
  - 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.019% fail on Door condition
  - 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.019% fail on Door condition
- 0.0097% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.0097% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0097% fail on Towbar
  - 0.0097% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.0097% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.0097% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0097% fail on Seats
  - 0.0097% fail on Driver's seat
0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.18% fail on Registration plates
0.17% fail on Road Wheels (45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.048% fail on Condition