Kia Rio 3 Mhev S-A
From 356 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a body panel or body component likely to become detached | 2 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.8% of failures are serious: 43.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.6% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rio 3 Mhev S-As tested had between 12,002 and 30,777 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,812 median miles, the Rio 3 Mhev S-A has 0.065 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Rio 3 Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Rio 3 Mhev S-A has a 86.5% MOT pass rate based on 356 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Rio 3 Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Rio 3 Mhev S-A is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Rio 3 Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Rio 3 Mhev S-A is 20,812 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,002 and 30,777 miles.
Buying a used Rio 3 Mhev S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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