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Kia Rio 2 Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Rio 2 Isg reliable? We analysed 293 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 293 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
98.0%
Typical Mileage
35,485mi
Annual Mileage
5,567mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Rio 2 Isg 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 Isg.

Kia Rio 2 Isg Number Plates

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

Kia Rio 2 Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,958 mi/yr
Typical
5,567 mi/yr
Average
6,199 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,759 mi/yr

Kia Rio 2 Isg Mileage Distribution

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

Median
35,485 mi
75th Percentile
49,593 mi
95th Percentile
78,760 mi
Max Recorded
127,938 mi

How Does the Kia Rio 2 Isg 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 Isg THIS CAR 98.0% 293 35,485 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
Volvo XC60 Pstar Engrd T8 PHEV AWD A 91.6% 537 36,159 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Kia Rio 2 Isg?

The Kia Rio 2 Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 98.0% across 293 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Rio 2 Isg owner drives around 5,567 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 Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Rio 2 Isg reliable?
Based on 293 MOT tests, the Kia Rio 2 Isg has a 98.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Rio 2 Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Rio 2 Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Rio 2 Isg does around 5,567 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Rio 2 Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Rio 2 Isg?
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.