Kia Ev5 air vs Kia Rio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Ev5 air
100%
MOT pass rate · 400 vehicles
Kia Rio
76%
MOT pass rate · 141,350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Ev5 air (100%) 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 Ev5 air | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 178 mi | 76,214 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 400 | 141,350 |
Most common faults
Kia Ev5 air
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 Ev5 air (100%) and Kia Rio (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Ev5 air 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.