Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 717 real MOT tests across 355 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV 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 Gt-line S MHEV S-a.
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Number plates registered to a Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV 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 Gt-line S MHEV S-a 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 S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118 | 92.4% | 11,108 | 16,082 | 22,714 |
| 2022 | 144 | 92.4% | 13,348 | 19,348 | 28,785 |
| 2021 | 303 | 88.8% | 13,970 | 19,442 | 28,084 |
| 2020 | 136 | 92.6% | 14,924 | 20,468 | 28,686 |
How Long Does a Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a Last?
Based on 355 Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV 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 Gt-line S MHEV S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.6% MOT pass rate from 136 tests
88.8% MOT pass rate from 303 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 136 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.8% — 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 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 Gt-line S MHEV S-a THIS CAR | 90.8% | 717 | 19,300 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 |
| Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-gdi MHEV | 88.1% | 595 | 29,216 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 S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 717 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 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 Gt-line S MHEV S-a owner drives around 4,975 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.