Kia Rio: tyres MOT failures
Of the 598,282 Kia Rio MOT tests in this dataset, 5.5% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 869 | 6.0% |
| 2003 | 1,639 | 5.3% |
| 2006 | 7,842 | 6.5% |
| 2007 | 9,503 | 6.5% |
| 2008 | 15,633 | 6.3% |
| 2009 | 34,496 | 6.0% |
| 2010 | 42,806 | 5.8% |
| 2011 | 47,223 | 5.5% |
| 2012 | 59,063 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 63,785 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 68,234 | 5.8% |
| 2015 | 66,689 | 6.8% |
| 2016 | 51,025 | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 45,143 | 4.6% |
| 2018 | 31,225 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 21,324 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 11,109 | 3.5% |
| 2021 | 7,820 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 5,153 | 3.4% |
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.