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

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84.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.1%

vs Kia Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kia Pride — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Pride has an average MOT pass rate of 84.1%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Pride is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kia Pride, 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 Pride performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 56 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2001

Based on 55 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2000

Based on 933 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

1999

Based on 1,258 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

1998

Based on 569 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

1997

Based on 379 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%

1996

Based on 330 vehicles

82.1%Good
Kia average: 86.2%

1995

Based on 102 vehicles

84.3%Good
Kia average: 86.2%

0

Based on 38 vehicles

71.1%Average
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Kia Pride

Kia Pride — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Pride MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Pride?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Pride is 84.1% 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 Pride?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Pride reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.1%, the Kia Pride is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Pride?
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 Pride?
Typical mileage for the Kia Pride: 131,139 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Pride to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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