2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

9,783 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,783 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    462 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    372 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Brakes17.6%
  3. Suspension13.8%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2013 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,783 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).