MOT reliability

Kia 4x4

Q: Is the Kia 4x4 reliable?

Across 2 Kia 4x4 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kia 4x4?

The typical Kia 4x4 in our data has covered around 118,907 miles.

2 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kia 4x4 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Kia 4x4 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,907 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

5,811

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia 4x4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia 4x4 MOT tests:

Other29%
Brakes25%
Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
Lamps & electrical12%
Steering5%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kia 4x4 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	100%
4	2	100%
5	3	67%
6	2	100%
7	2	100%
8	3	67%
9	2	100%
10	2	100%
11	2	100%
12	1	100%
13	2	50%
14	2	100%
15	3	67%
16	2	100%
17	3	67%
18	1	100%
19	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)

Most common Kia 4x4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia 4x4 MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
general corrosion on chassis,suspension components and underbody (2 times)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front and rear all (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Kia 4x4 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	2	36	83%	118,907

Kia 4x4 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kia 4x4 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia 4x4 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2).

The typical Kia 4x4 in our data has covered around 118,907 miles.

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