MOT reliability
Kia Car
2 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kia Car vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Kia Car has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 137,592 miles.
2
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
9,150
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Car problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Car MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
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Visibility1%
Kia Car pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Kia Car MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Car MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- n/s mirror backing missing (2 times)
Kia Car pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 101,751 |
| 2008 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 173,434 |
Kia Car reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kia Car vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Car MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Kia Car in our data has covered around
137,592 miles.
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