Kia Rio sport vs Kia Sportage: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Rio sport
79%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kia Sportage
80%
MOT pass rate · 294,137 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Rio sport (79%) and Kia Sportage (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Rio sport | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 21% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 101,278 mi | 76,824 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 294,137 |
Most common faults
Kia Rio sport
No fault breakdown available.
Kia Sportage
- 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Rio sport (79%) and Kia Sportage (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Rio sport report Full Kia Sportage 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.