MOT reliability
Kia Xe
2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kia Xe vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kia Xe has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,406 miles.
2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
9,592
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Xe problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Xe MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Visibility5%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kia Xe pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Kia Xe MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Xe MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- park brake ratchet mechanism slightly worn (1 times)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5) (1 times)
- tyres have some age cracks to sidewalls. (1 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Front slight play in track arm (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy welding and painting (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Corrosion on rear chassis sections (1 times)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Kia Xe pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 101,726 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 161,086 |
Kia Xe reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kia Xe vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Xe MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); park brake ratchet mechanism slightly worn.
The typical Kia Xe in our data has covered around
131,406 miles.
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