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MOT reliability

Kia Hatchback

2 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kia Hatchback vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kia Hatchback has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 86,527 miles.

2
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
4,245
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kia Hatchback problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Hatchback MOT tests:

  • Other33%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
  • Steering23%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Brakes7%

Kia Hatchback pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
62100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
14250%
151100%
161100%

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

Most common Kia Hatchback MOT faults

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

  1. Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a)) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  7. front exhaust bracket broken. (1 times)
  8. Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (1 times)
  9. front exhaust bracket starting to become thin but still supporting exhaust at time of test.. (1 times)
  10. Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack has a light misting of fluid. (2.1.5 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Front exhaust joint is corroded / deteriorated. (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Kia Hatchback pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 15 93% 69,050
1999 1 1 100% 104,005

Kia Hatchback reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kia Hatchback vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Hatchback MOT issues are: Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.1.5 (a)); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .

The typical Kia Hatchback in our data has covered around 86,527 miles.

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