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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Rio 3 Mhev. Check any Rio 3 Mhev by registration number below.

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95.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.2%

vs Kia Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Rio 3 Mhev — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Rio 3 Mhev has an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, which is 9.2 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Rio 3 Mhev is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Rio 3 Mhev fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Rio 3 Mhev for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Rio 3 Mhev, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Rio 3 Mhev performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 62 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2021

Based on 753 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2020

Based on 192 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

0

Based on 84 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Rio 3 Mhev

The most common reasons a Kia Rio 3 Mhev fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.5%
Kia Rio 3 Mhev Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Rio 3 Mhev

Kia Rio 3 Mhev — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Rio 3 Mhev MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Rio 3 Mhev?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Rio 3 Mhev is 95.4% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Rio 3 Mhev?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Rio 3 Mhev are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Rio 3 Mhev reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, the Kia Rio 3 Mhev is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Rio 3 Mhev?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Rio 3 Mhev?
Typical mileage for the Kia Rio 3 Mhev: 35,781 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Rio 3 Mhev to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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