2020 Kia Rio · 4,934 MOT tests
2020 Kia Rio reliability
2020 Kia Rios fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Rio years (4,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 12.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,683
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,934
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.7% of tests fail here (88% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Tyres4.1%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Brakes1.6%
- Steering0.8%
- Suspension0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.01%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.95%
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 0.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.69%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.57%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.61%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (1.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.52%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.32%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Kia Rio reliable?
2020 Kia Rios fail 12.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Rio years (4,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.69% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.01% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia Rio shows 22,683 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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