MOT reliability
Kia Forte
56 vehicles · 171 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 56 Kia Forte vehicles and 171 completed MOT tests, the Kia Forte has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,755 miles.
56
Vehicles
171
MOT tests
8,444
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Forte problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Forte MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Lamps & electrical22%
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Brakes11%
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Visibility10%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kia Forte pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 71% |
| 2 | 11 | 73% |
| 3 | 15 | 80% |
| 4 | 22 | 82% |
| 5 | 16 | 75% |
| 6 | 17 | 82% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 19 | 63% |
| 9 | 14 | 64% |
| 10 | 11 | 55% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (56)
Most common Kia Forte MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Forte MOT tests:
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
Kia Forte pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 26,127 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 39,724 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 45,520 |
| 2020 | 4 | 8 | 75% | 35,888 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 84,866 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 84,923 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 56,163 |
| 2016 | 6 | 20 | 65% | 68,935 |
| 2015 | 7 | 25 | 80% | 64,497 |
| 2014 | 6 | 15 | 87% | 72,338 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6 | 40% | 118,126 |
| 2012 | 8 | 25 | 68% | 73,562 |
| 2011 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 40,740 |
| 2010 | 8 | 39 | 69% | 77,052 |
Kia Forte reliability FAQ
Across 56 Kia Forte vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Forte MOT issues are:
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Kia Forte in our data has covered around
64,755 miles.
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