MOT reliability

Kia Unknown

Q: Is the Kia Unknown reliable?

Across 601 Kia Unknown vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kia Unknown?

The typical Kia Unknown in our data has covered around 81,467 miles.

601 vehicles · 436 completed MOT tests analysed

81%

MOT pass rate

Based on 601 Kia Unknown vehicles and 436 completed MOT tests, the Kia Unknown has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,467 miles.

601

Vehicles

436

MOT tests

8,656

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Unknown problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Unknown MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
Brakes26%
Other17%
Lamps & electrical14%
Visibility5%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Steering3%
Body & structure2%

Kia Unknown pass rate by age

How the Kia Unknown's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	3	100%
2	6	83%
3	54	93%
4	39	87%
5	35	89%
6	37	86%
7	35	77%
8	31	81%
9	34	74%
10	27	70%
11	14	71%
12	20	70%
13	14	71%
14	12	67%
15	8	100%
16	6	83%
17	4	75%
18	3	100%
19	4	75%

Fuel types: Petrol (304), Diesel (217), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (40), Electric (33), Gas (4), Other (2), LPG (1)

Most common Kia Unknown MOT faults

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (15 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
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Kia Unknown pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	6	7	86%	21,502
2022	19	25	100%	28,935
2021	2	4	100%	26,286
2020	4	17	76%	45,385
2019	3	10	100%	58,118
2018	11	34	85%	58,477
2017	8	30	93%	74,761
2016	4	19	89%	108,325
2015	7	51	73%	86,904
2014	4	24	88%	84,332
2013	9	54	81%	99,897
2012	4	27	74%	112,343
2011	2	5	80%	62,576
2010	2	6	83%	97,508
2008	2	14	79%	118,415
2007	6	37	65%	217,779
2006	2	14	79%	141,264
2005	1	8	75%	65,585

Kia Unknown reliability FAQ

Across 601 Kia Unknown vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Unknown MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Kia Unknown in our data has covered around 81,467 miles.

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