MOT reliability
Kia K5
11 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kia K5 vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Kia K5 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,344 miles.
11
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
11,301
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia K5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia K5 MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
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Other7%
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Brakes7%
Kia K5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kia K5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia K5 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- T.P.W.L on but o/s/f tyre low on pressure (1 times)
- Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Kia K5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21,997 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 22,761 |
| 2022 | 3 | 9 | 78% | 60,449 |
| 2021 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 44,555 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 49,501 |
Kia K5 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kia K5 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia K5 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)); Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Kia K5 in our data has covered around
41,344 miles.
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