Kia Carnival ex 7 seats crdi 16v vs Kia Rio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Carnival ex 7 seats crdi 16v
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kia Rio
76%
MOT pass rate · 141,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Carnival ex 7 seats crdi 16v (78%) and Kia Rio (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Carnival ex 7 seats crdi 16v | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 62,491 mi | 76,214 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 141,350 |
Most common faults
Kia Carnival ex 7 seats crdi 16v
- Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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 Carnival ex 7 seats crdi 16v (78%) and Kia Rio (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Carnival ex 7 seats crdi 16v 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.