2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

4,658 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,658 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    100 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    93 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: not working0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  2. Tyres5.1%
  3. Lights & electrics3.3%
  4. Brakes2.6%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2019 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,658 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).