Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2016
81.8% pass rate
from 8,987 tests in 2021
(10% worse than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Visibility (91% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.056% fail on View to rear
      • 0.056% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.011% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.011% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (19% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (56% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.056% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.056% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.056% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.056% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.011% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.53% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.045% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.022% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Switch (23 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 0.67% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.056% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
    • 0.045% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.067% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.033% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis
      • 0.011% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.011% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Transmission
      • 0.011% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.011% fail on Joints
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.056% fail on Road Wheels (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Attachment
  • 0.033% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
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