Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-A
From 219 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-As tested had between 9,174 and 19,691 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,447 median miles, the Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-A has 0.038 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-A has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 219 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Rio GT-Line S Mhev S-A is 15,447 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,174 and 19,691 miles.
Buying a used Rio GT-Line S 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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