2019 Kia Rio · 11,583 MOT tests
2019 Kia Rio reliability
2019 Kia Rios fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Rio years (11,583 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 13.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 25,518
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,583
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Tyres3.9%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4%
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 1.28%
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 1.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.53%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Windscreen washers not working 0.49%
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 (9.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.06%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.74%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.74%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Kia Rio reliable?
2019 Kia Rios fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Rio years (11,583 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.28% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Kia Rio shows 25,518 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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