KIA MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 12 KIA models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
KIA MOT Reliability Overview
Across 12 models with sufficient test data, KIA vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 22.4%. This puts KIA below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable KIA model for MOT is 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 models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
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. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
KIA MOT FAQs
Are KIA cars reliable for MOT?
KIA has 12 models in our database. Overall, KIA vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which KIA model is best for MOT?
The KIA Ev6 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 5.9%, making it the most reliable KIA model in our dataset. See full KIA Ev6 MOT data.
Which KIA model fails MOT most?
The KIA Carens has the highest failure rate at 34.3%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full KIA Carens MOT data.
How can I predict if my KIA will pass its MOT?
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