Kia Rio MOT Results
Registered in 201580.4% pass rate
from 11,590 tests in 2021
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.
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6.4% fail on
Visibility
(65% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers
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0.017% fail on
View to rear
- 0.017% fail on Mirrors
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0.0086% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.0086% fail on Windscreen
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4.4% fail on
Tyres
- 2.8% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Size/type
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4.1% fail on
Brakes
(16% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(39% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(31% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Brake linings
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0.95% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(55% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Brake discs (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(31% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
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0.66% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.63% fail on
Rbt
- 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.026% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.63% fail on
Rbt
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.15% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.078% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.078% fail on
Rbt
- 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.0086% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.078% fail on
Rbt
- 0.043% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.66% fail on
Service brake performance
- 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0086% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.043% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.017% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(86% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Pedal
- 0.0086% fail on Hand lever
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0.017% fail on
Parking brake control
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Lever (86% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0086% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0086% fail on Brake fluid
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(39% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(18% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.1% fail on
Direction indicators
(160% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Flashing type
(160% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
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1.1% fail on
Flashing type
(160% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Headlamps
(25% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Headlamp
- 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Electrical equipment
(75% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Horn
- 0.0086% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.0086% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.0086% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0086% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.1% fail on
Suspension
(65% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.33% fail on Ball joint
- 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.078% fail on
Springs
(95% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Coil springs
(95% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Coil springs
(95% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.017% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0086% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0086% fail on Macpherson strut
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0.0086% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
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0.75% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.79% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(32% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(33% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.27% fail on
Compression ignition
(42% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.47% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.052% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0086% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.74% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(33% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Steering
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0.46% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.43% fail on Track rod end
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0086% fail on Steering arm
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0.0086% fail on
Other components
- 0.0086% fail on Steering linkage
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0.0086% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0086% fail on Other components
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0.46% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(43% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.0086% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0086% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.086% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.13% fail on
Seat belts
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0.21% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(78% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Bumpers
- 0.052% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Doors
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0.026% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.026% fail on Door condition
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0.0086% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0086% fail on Door condition
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0.0086% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0086% fail on Door condition
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0.026% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.035% fail on
Transmission
(91% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Drive shaft
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0.035% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Seats
- 0.0086% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0086% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.0086% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.0086% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.0086% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.0086% fail on
Sub-frame
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0.095% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Registration plates (56% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Road Wheels
(65% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Attachment (60% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Condition
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0.0086% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0086% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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Kia Rio (2011 - 2017)
Upmarket interior. Satisfyingly low running costs. Well specified.