Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev
From 802 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 14 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 tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a wheel and its fixings not compatible | 1 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 1 |
| brake hoses or connections leaking on hydraulic systems | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rio GT-Line S Mhevs tested had between 13,778 and 24,527 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,348 median miles, the Rio GT-Line S Mhev has 0.028 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 GT-Line S Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 802 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev is 19,348 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,778 and 24,527 miles.
Buying a used Rio GT-Line S Mhev?
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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