2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

490 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 490 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.3%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes30.6%
  2. Suspension26.9%
  3. Lights & electrics24.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.8%
  6. Tyres10.6%
  7. Steering9.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2005 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2005 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 490 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).