2011 Kia Rio · 23,674 MOT tests
2011 Kia Rio reliability
2011 Kia Rios fail 43.7% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Rio years (23,674 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 43.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 74,823
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,674
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.4% of tests fail here (386% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.1%
- Suspension15.5%
- Brakes12.4%
- Steering11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Tyres7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.82%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 5.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.8%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.1%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.09%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.46%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Kia Rio reliable?
2011 Kia Rios fail 43.7% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Rio years (23,674 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.82% of tests), position lamp not working (5.87% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Kia Rio shows 74,823 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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