Kia Rio vs Kia Sportage xe 2wd: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Rio
76%
MOT pass rate · 141,350 vehicles
Kia Sportage xe 2wd
81%
MOT pass rate · 60 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kia Sportage xe 2wd is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Rio | Kia Sportage xe 2wd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,214 mi | 98,871 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 141,350 | 60 |
Most common faults
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))
Kia Sportage xe 2wd
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kia Sportage xe 2wd is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kia Rio report Full Kia Sportage xe 2wd 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.