Kia Rio 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Rio 16V reliable? We analysed 885 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Rio 16V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Rio 16V.
Kia Rio 16V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Rio 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Rio 16V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Rio 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Rio 16V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Rio 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Rio 16V Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio 16V THIS CAR | 81.6% | 885 | 78,971 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Suzuki Gsxs 125 AM0 | 84.4% | 295 | 9,579 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Rio 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia Rio 16VShould you buy a used Kia Rio 16V?
The Kia Rio 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.6% across 885 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Kia Rio 16V owner drives around 4,785 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.