2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

11,212 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    512 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    363 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.4%
  2. Tyres9.4%
  3. Lights & electrics8.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Suspension3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  7. Steering1.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2015 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,212 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).