2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

2,014 MOT tests in 2024. 49.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.3%
Failed or needed repairs50.7%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    91 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes30.5%
  2. Lights & electrics29.6%
  3. Suspension27.7%
  4. Steering14.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Body & chassis4.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.8%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%

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 2008 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 49.3% of 2008 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,014 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).