2017 Kia Rio · 26,557 MOT tests
2017 Kia Rio reliability
2017 Kia Rios fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Rio years (26,557 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 16.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 39,027
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,557
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.2% of tests fail here (60% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes2.9%
- Suspension1.6%
- Steering0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.16%
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 1.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.08%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.77%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.53%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.17%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Kia Rio reliable?
2017 Kia Rios fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Rio years (26,557 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.16% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.81% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Kia Rio shows 39,027 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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