Kia EV6 MOT pass rate and common problems
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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This is the average across every Kia EV6 in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.
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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 |
Buying a used Kia EV6: what to check
These checks follow the Kia EV6’s own MOT record: the areas it fails on most often, and how that changes as the car gets older. None of them replaces a mechanic’s inspection, but they tell you where to look first.
By mileage, the steepest fall is from 0–30,000 mi to 30,000–60,000 mi: 96.2% down to 94.0%. Mileage matters as well as age, so compare the car’s recorded mileages with its year.
1. Tyres
Recorded in 69.0% of failed Kia EV6 MOTs.
Check tread depth across the whole width of every tyre, including the inner edge. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems. Look for cuts and bulges in the sidewalls.
2. Windscreen and wipers
Recorded in 25.0% of failed Kia EV6 MOTs. 3.9% of tests at 3–6 years failed on windscreen and wipers, against 1.3% at 0–3 years.
Look for windscreen chips and cracks in the driver’s line of sight, and check the wipers clear the screen and the washers work.
3. Lights and electrics
Recorded in 10.0% of failed Kia EV6 MOTs.
Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, fog light and number-plate lamp. Check the dashboard warning lights come on with the ignition, then go out once the engine starts.
4. Number plates and VIN
Recorded in 4.0% of failed Kia EV6 MOTs.
Match the registration plates and the VIN (usually at the base of the windscreen and on a door pillar) to the V5C.
5. Brakes
Recorded in 4.0% of failed Kia EV6 MOTs.
On the test drive, the car should stop straight without pulling or juddering, and the handbrake should hold it on a slope. Look through the wheels for scored or heavily lipped discs.
Check the car’s own MOT history. Averages describe the model, not the car in front of you. Look up its registration for past failures, advisories that were never fixed, and gaps or dips in the recorded mileage.
Ask for the service history. Invoices show what was done and when; a stamp alone shows less. See how to check Kia service history and what a service history check can tell you.
Related Kia models
- Kia Sportage Platinum — 91.3% pass rate
- Kia Sportage GTLN — 94.2% pass rate
- Kia Picanto X-Line — 92.2% pass rate
- Kia Stonic Connect — 95.3% pass rate
- Kia Stonic Maxx — 91.3% pass rate
- Kia Cerato — 55.1% 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".
- What are the common problems with the Kia EV6?
- Going by its MOT results, the most common problem areas on the Kia EV6 are tyres; windscreen and wipers; lights and electrics.
- What should I check when buying a used Kia EV6?
- Start with the areas it most often fails its MOT on: tyres; windscreen and wipers; lights and electrics; number plates and vin; brakes. Then check the specific car's MOT history by registration for failures, advisories and mileage, and ask the seller for service invoices.
- 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.