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Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI reliable? We analysed 876 real MOT tests across 143 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 876 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.0%
Typical Mileage
80,671mi
Annual Mileage
7,034mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI.

Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,687 mi/yr
Typical
7,034 mi/yr
Average
7,966 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,436 mi/yr

Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
80,671 mi
75th Percentile
105,760 mi
95th Percentile
143,049 mi
Max Recorded
171,548 mi

How Does the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI THIS CAR 83.0% 876 80,671 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
Volkswagen Jetta SE TDI 140 78.9% 1,676 149,598 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI?

The Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 876 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI owner drives around 7,034 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.

Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI reliable?
Based on 876 MOT tests, the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI has a 83.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI do per year?
The typical Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI does around 7,034 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.