Kia Rio 2 S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Rio 2 S-a reliable? We analysed 1,101 real MOT tests across 589 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Rio 2 S-a 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 S-a.
Kia Rio 2 S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Rio 2 S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Rio 2 S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Rio 2 S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Rio 2 S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Rio 2 S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Rio 2 S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Rio 2 S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Rio 2 S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Rio 2 S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 92.0% | 10,647 | 15,421 | 21,296 |
| 2022 | 296 | 89.9% | 10,109 | 15,980 | 24,206 |
| 2021 | 531 | 91.5% | 11,810 | 18,602 | 28,450 |
| 2020 | 152 | 91.4% | 11,419 | 17,971 | 28,310 |
How Long Does a Kia Rio 2 S-a Last?
Based on 589 Kia Rio 2 S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Rio 2 S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Rio 2 S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Rio 2 S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 87 tests
89.9% MOT pass rate from 296 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Rio 2 S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 87 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Rio 2 S-a 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 S-a THIS CAR | 91.2% | 1,101 | 17,440 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 XC90 Ultimate B5 MHEV AWD Auto | 91.2% | 884 | 27,654 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Rio 2 S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia Rio 2 S-aShould you buy a used Kia Rio 2 S-a?
The Kia Rio 2 S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 1,101 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Rio 2 S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kia Rio 2 S-a owner drives around 4,222 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.