MOT reliability
Kia Estate
2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kia Estate vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kia Estate has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,707 miles.
2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
5,895
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Estate problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Estate MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering10%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kia Estate pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 33% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kia Estate MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Estate MOT tests:
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
- Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
Kia Estate pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 18 | 56% | 119,052 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 78,363 |
Kia Estate reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kia Estate vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Estate MOT issues are:
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b); Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Kia Estate in our data has covered around
98,707 miles.
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