Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI car check
Is the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI reliable? We analysed 876 real MOT tests across 143 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI.
Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1120cc
- Power
- 75 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 16.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 74.3 mpg
- Urban
- 67.3 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 80.7 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1069
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 99 g/km Band A
- Emission class
- 5a
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 5 of 50
Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI THIS CAR | 83.0% | 876 | 80,671 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Vauxhall Mokka X Griffin Turbo Auto | 91.1% | 605 | 22,084 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% across 876 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Kia Rio 2 Ecodynamics CRDI owner drives around 7,034 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.