Kia Rio (2019)
2019 Kia Rio
CarHunch analysed 4,819 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Rio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Kia Rio is a notably reliable choice, with a 90.4% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and fewer than 16% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring. This petrol-only cohort shows consistent performance across the board with no significant fuel-type variation to worry about.
At just under 27,000 miles median mileage for a five-year-old car, these Rios have been driven gently on average, which aligns with their strong pass rate. The average vehicle racks up only 0.53 failures per test and 3.1 advisories, meaning most issues are minor wear items rather than structural problems—when shopping, prioritise a full service history and get any advisory items checked before purchase, but this generation is a solid, low-drama buy.
What to check before buying a 2019 Kia Rio
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 4,818 | 90.4% | 0.53 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Kia Rio vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Kia Rio vehicles fall between 18,630 and 36,207 miles.
2019 Kia Rio — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 4,706 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Kia Rio
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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23.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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12.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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7.4%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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7.1%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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