Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Kia Rio (2015–2017) Reliability

The Kia Rio (2015–2017) scores 67/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €4,300–€7,400.

Composite Score
67
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2015–2017
Est. used price€4,300–€7,400
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue21
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=327
327 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="RIO"
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59
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=126639
126,639 UK MOT tests · overall 26.3% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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71
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=92311
92,311 UK MOT tests · overall 25.9% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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69
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 126,639 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
74
9.9% fail vs 10.9% fleet
14,296 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
76
16.5% fail vs 19.2% fleet
45,425 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
67
34.7% fail vs 32.1% fleet
54,564 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
65
44.1% fail vs 38.8% fleet
12,354 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Track rod end
9,628
22.6%
#2
Ball joint dust cover
9,197
21.6%
#3
Registration plate lamp(s)
8,639
20.3%
#4
Condition
7,924
18.6%
#5
Wipers
7,215
16.9%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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