2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

6,784 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,784 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    352 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    200 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Brakes21.2%
  3. Suspension21.2%
  4. Steering12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Tyres8.7%
  7. Body & chassis5.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.8%

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 2011 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2011 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,784 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).