KIA MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 12 KIA models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
KIA Recorded MOT Overview
Across 12 included model groups, KIA has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 24.8% from 3,554,869 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included KIA model groups belongs to the KIA Ev6 with a 5.9% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the KIA Carens at 34.3%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which KIA Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| KIA Carens | 34.3% | 69,020 |
| KIA Ceed | 30.5% | 504,207 |
| KIA Sorento | 29.5% | 160,490 |
| KIA RIO | 28.9% | 413,601 |
| KIA Picanto | 27.2% | 729,684 |
| KIA Soul | 26.6% | 102,437 |
| KIA Venga | 24.3% | 194,995 |
| KIA Sportage | 21.2% | 1,075,027 |
| KIA Optima | 18.7% | 48,721 |
| KIA Niro | 11.4% | 177,528 |
| KIA Stonic | 10.2% | 76,744 |
| KIA Ev6 | 5.9% | 2,415 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
KIA MOT FAQs
What is the recorded KIA MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 12 included KIA model groups is 24.8%, based on 3,554,869 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included KIA model group has the lowest rate?
The KIA Ev6 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 5.9% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full KIA Ev6 MOT data.
Which KIA model fails MOT most?
The KIA Carens has the highest failure rate at 34.3% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full KIA Carens MOT data.
How can I assess a KIA before its MOT?
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