2015 Kia Rio · 37,855 MOT tests
2015 Kia Rio reliability
2015 Kia Rios fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Rio years (37,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 22.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 50,861
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,855
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.1%
- Lights and electrics6.3%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Suspension2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Steering1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.24%
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 2.13%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.85%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.28%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.15%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.86%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.63%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Kia Rio reliable?
2015 Kia Rios fail 22.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Rio years (37,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.07% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.24% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Kia Rio shows 50,861 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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