2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

10,894 MOT tests in 2024. 66.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time66.6%
Failed or needed repairs33.4%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,894 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    502 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    389 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.5%
  2. Brakes12.8%
  3. Suspension10.0%
  4. Tyres8.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Steering3.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

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: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 66.6% of 2014 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,894 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).