Verdict
Citadine essence ancienne (2000-2005) pour laquelle nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié exploitable sur les pannes, ni résultat Euro NCAP : fiabilité non notée. Avant achat, exiger l'historique d'entretien et faire un contrôle complet (corrosion, distribution, embrayage).
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.5 97.
1.3 82
Petrol · Manual · 82 hp · Crit'Air 3
1.3 essence de 82 ch, boîte manuelle (Caroom, 2002-2005).
1.5 97
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 97 hp · Crit'Air 3
1.5 essence de 97 ch, boîte manuelle (Caroom, 2003-2005).
1.5 108
Petrol · Manual · 108 hp · Crit'Air 3
1.5 essence de 108 ch, boîte manuelle (Caroom, 2003-2005).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2005: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Rio”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Kia Rio I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien complet et les factures, la voiture ayant plus de vingt ans.
- Contrôler la corrosion (bas de caisse, passages de roues, soubassement) et les conduites de frein.
- Vérifier l'état de la distribution et de l'embrayage, et l'absence de fuites d'huile.
- Faire effectuer un contrôle chez un garagiste indépendant avant l'achat.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelles opérations d'entretien ont été faites (distribution, embrayage, freins), avec factures ?
- Combien de propriétaires, et quel est l'historique du kilométrage ?
- La voiture a-t-elle déjà été accidentée ou subi des réparations de carrosserie ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
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C · 2000–2006
- Price
- €2,700 – €3,600
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Renault Clio
II · 1998–2012
- Price
- €2,000 – €4,990
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Fiesta
V · 2002–2008
- Price
- €2,095 – €3,600
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Toyota Yaris
I · 1999–2005
- Price
- €2,700 – €3,000
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Polo
IV · 2001–2009
- Price
- €2,900 – €3,490
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Rio I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Kia Rio I ?
326 litres pour les versions berline 1.3 et 1.5, selon Caroom, pour 5 places.
La Kia Rio I est-elle fiable ?
Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour publié exploitable sur cette génération : sa fiabilité n'est pas notée.
Quelles motorisations pour la Kia Rio I ?
Des moteurs essence : 1.3 de 82 ch et 1.5 de 97 ou 108 ch, selon Caroom.
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