Kia Rio
MOT data from 154,264 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.4%. Average mileage at test: 67,703 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5,359 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3,993 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,968 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 3,595 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,963 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,885 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,780 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2,694 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,479 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,403 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 119,626 | 80.8% |
| Diesel | 34,633 | 74.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 155 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2003 | 272 | 64.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2004 | 561 | 63.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 962 | 69.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2006 | 1,704 | 69% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 2,292 | 68.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 3,719 | 68.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 8,503 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2010 | 10,738 | 72.3% | |
| Top failures: a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 12,106 | 72% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 15,445 | 74.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 16,882 | 76% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 18,319 | 78.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 17,741 | 84.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 13,571 | 85.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2017 | 11,256 | 88.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2018 | 7,415 | 89.7% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2019 | 5,752 | 89.5% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2020 | 3,738 | 91.2% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 2,882 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2022 | 200 | 98% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade defective, a tyre seriously damaged, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
17,643 mi
Median
25,817 mi
75th percentile
41,909 mi
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