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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Forte. Check any Forte by registration number below.

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70.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.6%

vs Kia Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Kia Forte — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Forte has an average MOT pass rate of 70.6%, which is 15.6 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Forte on the road.

Before buying a used Kia Forte, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Forte performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 17 vehicles

70.6%Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

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Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

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60.1% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

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56.6% pass rate

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90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

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80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Forte

Kia Forte — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Forte MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Forte?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Forte is 70.6% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Forte?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Forte reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 70.6%, the Kia Forte is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Forte?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Forte?
Typical mileage for the Kia Forte: 68,176 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Forte to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Kia Forte's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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