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

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80.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.7%

vs Kia Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kia Retona — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Retona has an average MOT pass rate of 80.5%, which is 5.7 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Retona is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2001

Based on 70 vehicles

75.7%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2000

Based on 155 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

129k 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

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 Retona

Kia Retona — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Retona MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Retona?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Retona is 80.5% 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 Retona?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Retona reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.5%, the Kia Retona 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 Retona?
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 Retona?
Typical mileage for the Kia Retona: 113,874 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Retona to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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