Kia MOT Check
Check MOT history for any Kia by registration number, or explore MOT pass rates and common failures across 11 Kia models.
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76.2%
Avg Pass Rate
11
Models
137
Data Sets
Good
Reliability
About Kia MOT Reliability
Kia has 11 models in the UK MOT testing database, with an overall average pass rate of 76.2%. This is a solid result that sits around the UK average, though some individual models perform significantly better than others.
The most reliable Kia models by MOT pass rate are Stonic (92.1%), Niro (91.7%), and Xceed (85.4%). If you are looking for a used Kia with the best chance of a clean MOT, these models are worth considering.
Before buying any used Kia, we recommend checking the full MOT history by registration number. This will show you every test result, advisory, and failure since 2005 — giving you a clear picture of how the vehicle has been maintained. You can also check for write-off history, outstanding finance, and mileage anomalies.
Kia Models — MOT Pass Rates
Select a model to view detailed MOT reliability data, common failures, and mileage statistics.
Stonic
2017–2021
Niro
2016–2023
Xceed
2020
Venga
2009–2019
Soul
2009–2019
Ceed
2006–2023
Picanto
2004–2022
Rio
2004–2022
Sportage
2003–2022
Sorento
2003–2020
Proceed
2008–2014
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