Kia Rio (2022)
2022 Kia Rio
CarHunch analysed 2,859 real MOT records for the 2022 Kia Rio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Kia Rio is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.2% first-time pass rate that sits 15 percentage points above the UK average—this is genuinely impressive for a two-year-old car. Only 2.9% of vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern territory for buyers.
These Rios are running at sensible mileages for their age (median 20,683 miles), and the average of just 0.1 failures and 0.5 advisories per vehicle tells you they're not throwing up unexpected repair bills yet. If you're considering one, you're backing a solid performer—just have a full service history checked before you buy, as that's your best insurance at this age.
What to check before buying a 2022 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%) | 2,857 | 95.2% | 0.1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 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 2022 Kia Rio vehicles fall between 14,139 and 29,720 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 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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12.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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5%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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4.7%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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3.7%
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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3.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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3.5%
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.
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