2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

7,894 MOT tests in 2024. 82.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.5%
Failed or needed repairs17.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,894 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    212 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    183 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  7. Washers: not working0.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    89 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.4%
  2. Tyres5.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2017 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 82.5% of 2017 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,894 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).