Kia Rio: suspension MOT failures
Of the 598,282 Kia Rio MOT tests in this dataset, 6.4% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 869 | 16.1% |
| 2003 | 1,639 | 16.9% |
| 2004 | 2,733 | 15.5% |
| 2005 | 4,533 | 15.5% |
| 2006 | 7,842 | 14.4% |
| 2007 | 9,503 | 13.4% |
| 2008 | 15,633 | 14.0% |
| 2009 | 34,496 | 9.8% |
| 2010 | 42,806 | 9.8% |
| 2011 | 47,223 | 11.1% |
| 2012 | 59,063 | 10.1% |
| 2013 | 63,785 | 9.0% |
| 2014 | 68,234 | 6.0% |
| 2015 | 66,689 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 51,025 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 45,143 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 31,225 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 21,324 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 11,109 | 0.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.