MOT reliability
Kia Rio black
7 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kia Rio black vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Kia Rio black has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,994 miles.
7
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
7,324
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Rio black problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Rio black MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Lamps & electrical32%
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Other14%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering4%
Kia Rio black pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Other (4), Petrol (3)
Most common Kia Rio black MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Rio black MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- wipers smear (1 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- both rear tyres perished slightly on tread (1 times)
- o/s/f tyre wearing low (1 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kia Rio black pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 115,863 |
Kia Rio black reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kia Rio black vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Rio black MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Kia Rio black in our data has covered around
108,994 miles.
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