2016 Kia Rio · 29,425 MOT tests
2016 Kia Rio reliability
2016 Kia Rios fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Rio years (29,425 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 20.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 43,308
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,425
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.8% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.6%
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Brakes5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Suspension1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.52%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.06%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.98%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.57%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.28%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Kia Rio reliable?
2016 Kia Rios fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Rio years (29,425 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.88% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.57% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Rio shows 43,308 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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