Kia Rio Registrations by Year
There are 141,210 Kia Rio registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 141,210 Kia Rio registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1983 to 2026.
More were registered in 2015 than any other year (11,786 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 67.5% for 2001 cars up to 92.9% for 2023 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
76.2%
MOT pass rate
141,210
On UK roads
49,830
Median mileage
25 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Kia Rio registrations by year
28 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2026 Kia Rio
11 plates
2025 Kia Rio
8 plates
2024 Kia Rio
6 plates
2023 Kia Rio
833 plates
92.9% pass
20,115 mi
2022 Kia Rio
2,925 plates
90.7% pass
22,938 mi
2021 Kia Rio
2,199 plates
90.0% pass
23,781 mi
2020 Kia Rio
3,146 plates
88.8% pass
24,645 mi
2019 Kia Rio
4,864 plates
88.4% pass
27,112 mi
2018 Kia Rio
5,767 plates
88.3% pass
30,681 mi
2017 Kia Rio
8,280 plates
87.0% pass
35,640 mi
2016 Kia Rio
9,087 plates
83.8% pass
37,459 mi
2015 Kia Rio
11,786 plates
83.1% pass
41,732 mi
2014 Kia Rio
11,755 plates
79.5% pass
48,162 mi
2013 Kia Rio
11,018 plates
77.0% pass
52,890 mi
2012 Kia Rio
10,408 plates
75.5% pass
57,620 mi
2011 Kia Rio
8,461 plates
74.4% pass
54,636 mi
2010 Kia Rio
8,358 plates
74.8% pass
56,182 mi
2009 Kia Rio
7,618 plates
73.6% pass
55,116 mi
2008 Kia Rio
4,180 plates
71.9% pass
60,428 mi
2007 Kia Rio
3,117 plates
71.9% pass
61,149 mi
2006 Kia Rio
3,376 plates
70.7% pass
61,115 mi
2005 Kia Rio
4,158 plates
70.7% pass
53,878 mi
2004 Kia Rio
7,004 plates
70.8% pass
51,001 mi
2003 Kia Rio
6,282 plates
70.2% pass
50,191 mi
2002 Kia Rio
4,752 plates
68.5% pass
52,295 mi
2001 Kia Rio
1,807 plates
67.5% pass
55,490 mi
2000 Kia Rio
3 plates
1983 Kia Rio
1 plates
Kia Rio registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Kia Rios are there in the UK?
There are 141,210 Kia Rio registrations on record across model years 1983 to 2026.
Which year had the most Kia Rios registered?
2015 — 11,786 Kia Rios were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Kia Rio?
The typical Kia Rio has covered around 49,830 miles.
Which Kia Rio year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2023 Kia Rio has the highest pass rate at 92.9%.