2014 Kia Rio · 36,930 MOT tests
2014 Kia Rio reliability
2014 Kia Rios fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Rio years (36,930 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 30.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 60,645
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,930
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.1% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.5%
- Suspension7.8%
- Brakes7.6%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Steering3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.2%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.59%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.44%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.19%
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 (15.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.42%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.15%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Kia Rio reliable?
2014 Kia Rios fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Rio years (36,930 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3% of tests), position lamp not working (2.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Kia Rio shows 60,645 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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