Kia Ceed ls crdi vs Kia Rio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Ceed ls crdi
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kia Rio
76%
MOT pass rate · 141,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed ls crdi (88%) 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 Ceed ls crdi | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 75,921 mi | 76,214 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 141,350 |
Most common faults
Kia Ceed ls crdi
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Ceed ls crdi (88%) and Kia Rio (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Ceed ls 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.