MOT reliability
Kia Rondo
6 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kia Rondo vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Kia Rondo has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,549 miles.
6
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
7,074
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Rondo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Rondo MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Brakes8%
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Visibility7%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering1%
Kia Rondo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kia Rondo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Rondo MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (3 times)
- Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Front Brake discs corroded & pads wearing thin (2 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
Kia Rondo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 108,144 |
| 2009 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 63,382 |
| 2008 | 3 | 35 | 66% | 84,796 |
Kia Rondo reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kia Rondo vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Rondo MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kia Rondo in our data has covered around
81,549 miles.
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