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Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2014
74.0% pass rate
from 11,323 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (94% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on View to rear
      • 0.044% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.026% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (20% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0088% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0088% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0088% fail on Switch
    • 0.0088% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0088% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.018% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0088% fail on Cable
        • 0.0088% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (46% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (99% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0088% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.053% fail on Pedal
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.053% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Lever (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.088% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Axles
      • 0.0088% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.0088% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0088% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0088% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0088% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Power steering
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
      • 0.0088% fail on Other components
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0088% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0088% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.0088% fail on Attachment
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Doors
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0088% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0088% fail on Door condition
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0088% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0088% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0088% fail on Seats
      • 0.0088% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0088% fail on Undertray
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.018% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (50% better than other 2014 cars)
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