Kia Rio: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.6% of Kia Rio MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7,842 | 6.5% |
| 2007 | 9,503 | 6.5% |
| 2008 | 15,633 | 6.3% |
| 2009 | 34,483 | 6.0% |
| 2010 | 42,796 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 68,227 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 51,019 | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 45,137 | 4.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.