Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV reliable? We analysed 2,559 real MOT tests across 1,384 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV.
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Number plates registered to a Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 304 | 89.1% | 13,899 | 20,790 | 29,788 |
| 2022 | 983 | 90.5% | 15,054 | 21,885 | 30,718 |
| 2021 | 1,031 | 91.8% | 15,632 | 23,328 | 34,144 |
| 2020 | 166 | 88.0% | 15,441 | 24,922 | 32,061 |
How Long Does a Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV Last?
Based on 1,384 Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV 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 Gt-line S MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.8% MOT pass rate from 1,031 tests
88.0% MOT pass rate from 166 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 1,031 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.0% — 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 Gt-line S MHEV Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV THIS CAR | 90.6% | 2,559 | 22,550 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 |
| Renault Trafic SL28 Sport + Blue DCI | 84.7% | 963 | 44,098 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 2,559 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV 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 Gt-line S MHEV owner drives around 6,398 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.