KIA EV6 MOT pass rate
95.4% of 1,697 KIA EV6 MOT tests pass.
The EV6 passes its MOT 95.4% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA EV6 passes its MOT 95.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 95.5% at 0–3 years versus 94.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.5% | 1,570 | 25,375 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.5% | 127 | 25,292 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA EV6
The most common reason the KIA EV6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 69.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 69.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 25.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.0% | Too low |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 4.0% | Unable to be tested |
| Road Wheels | 4.0% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% | Insecure |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA EV6?
- 95.4% of KIA EV6 MOT tests pass, based on 1,697 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA EV6?
- The most common reason the KIA EV6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 69.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the KIA EV6's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.