2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

3,318 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,318 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    46 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Washers: not working0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    19 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  2. Tyres4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Steering1.0%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2020 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,318 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).