Kia Rio MOT Results

Registered in 2018

92.0% pass rate

from 5,801 tests in 2021

(31% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Rio is unusually good or bad.

2.4% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Wipers (25% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Washers
- 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.052% fail on Windscreen
- 0.017% fail on View to rear
  - 0.017% fail on Mirrors
2.4% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Tread depth
- 1.2% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Size/type
1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.17% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.12% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.086% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.086% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.086% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.086% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.017% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.017% fail on Position lamp
- 0.017% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.017% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.017% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.017% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.017% fail on Horn
1.0% fail on Brakes
- 0.83% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.78% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.10% fail on Brake discs
- 0.19% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.086% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.052% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.052% fail on Rbt
      - 0.052% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.017% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.052% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.017% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
  - 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control
0.21% fail on Suspension
- 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.034% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.017% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.017% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.017% fail on Ball joint
0.21% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.052% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.017% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.17% fail on Registration plates
0.069% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.052% fail on Condition
- 0.017% fail on Attachment
0.052% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.017% fail on Seats
  - 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.017% fail on Undertray
0.034% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (89% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2018 cars)
0.017% fail on Steering
- 0.017% fail on Steering column