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Kia Rio depreciation
The Kia Rio loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £18,500, a 2023 example with around 22,000 miles on the clock is worth about £10,700 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Rio at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Rio is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Rio at its typical mileage (7,268 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 22,000 | £10,700 | £9,700–£11,750 | 58% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 29,000 | £9,600 | £8,650–£10,550 | 55% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 36,500 | £8,900 | £7,950–£9,800 | 54% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 43,500 | £7,600 | £6,750–£8,400 | 49% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 51,000 | £6,350 | £5,650–£7,050 | 44% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 58,000 | £5,350 | £4,750–£6,000 | 40% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Rio profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop and getting scarce — strong value now
- Loses about 5% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers shrinking (-4.2% year on year)
- Reliability 63/100
Rio depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Kia Rio depreciate?
The Kia Rio loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 22,000 miles is worth about £10,700 today.
What is a 2023 Kia Rio worth?
A 2023 Kia Rio at a typical 22,000 miles is worth about £10,700 — likely between £9,700 and £11,750 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Kia Rio?
Past the steep drop and getting scarce — strong value now. It loses about 5.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.