KIA RIO
Registered from 2001 to 2021.
About this model
The Kia Rio is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. It was discontinued due to declining popularity and broader economic factors. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.
From the Wikipedia article Kia Rio, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 1.2 petrol. 1,125 of 7,943 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 55% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 43% | 487 |
| Brakes | 33% | 368 |
| Visibility | 18% | 207 |
| Lights and electrics | 16% | 178 |
| Suspension | 13% | 151 |
| Steering | 7% | 81 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 43% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 33% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 13% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Steering — 7% of its failures
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Lights and electrics — 16% of its failures
- Visibility — 18% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 22% of its inspections, against the 20% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 7% | 358 | |
| 20–40k miles | 11% | 10% | 2,087 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 14% | 2,983 | |
| 60–80k miles | 17% | 17% | 1,689 | |
| 80–100k miles | 19% | 19% | 640 | |
| 100–120k miles | 22% | 20% | 139 |
7,896 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.2 petrol · 83 hp · 1120 kg · 2580 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.0 petrol · 104 hp · 1190 kg · 2580 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.0 petrol · 116 hp · 1188 kg · 2580 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.2 petrol · 1110 kg · 2580 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.2 petrol · 83 hp · 1119 kg · 2578 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.2 petrol · 83 hp · 1141 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.2 petrol · 84 hp · 1140 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.2 petrol · 84 hp · 1138 kg · 2568 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.2 petrol · 84 hp · 1123 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.2 petrol · 84 hp · 1136 kg · 2571 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.4 petrol · 104 hp · 1175 kg · 2537 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0653/18
The cable length of the rear door lock assemblies may be incorrect. Although appearing to engage, the child lock may not engage.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00015/25
Due to a brake fluid leak, an electrical short circuit can occur during vehicle operation. This can cause an electrical overload in the ABS module, leading the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), to remain live even when the vehicle is switched off. If moisture enters the HECU, an electrical short circuit can occur. This could result in an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00584/25
Due to an internal leak of brake fluid, a short circuit can occur in the electrical circuit for the ABS/ESC (Anti-lock Braking System / Electronic Stability Control) system. This can lead to an increase in current and overheating in the fuse box, increasing the risk of the engine catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users