2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

8,693 MOT tests in 2024. 77.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.5%
Failed or needed repairs22.5%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,693 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    379 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    259 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.2%
  7. Washers: not working1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Lights & electrics8.6%
  3. Brakes8.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2016 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 77.5% of 2016 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,693 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).