MOT reliability
Kia Seed
3 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kia Seed vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Kia Seed has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,532 miles.
3
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
10,882
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Seed problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Seed MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Visibility5%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Kia Seed pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1)
Most common Kia Seed MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Seed MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
Kia Seed pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 27 | 78% | 128,983 |
Kia Seed reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kia Seed vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Seed MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).
The typical Kia Seed in our data has covered around
100,532 miles.
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