Kia Carens 2 ecodynamics crdi vs Kia Rio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Carens 2 ecodynamics crdi
85%
MOT pass rate · 131 vehicles
More reliable
Kia Rio
76%
MOT pass rate · 141,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kia Carens 2 ecodynamics crdi is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Carens 2 ecodynamics crdi | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 112,235 mi | 76,214 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 131 | 141,350 |
Most common faults
Kia Carens 2 ecodynamics crdi
No fault breakdown available.
Kia Rio
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kia Carens 2 ecodynamics crdi is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kia Carens 2 ecodynamics crdi report Full Kia Rio report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.