Kia Ev6 Air
From 607 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 17 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2022 | 92.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2021 | 95.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ev6 Airs tested had between 24,101 and 54,703 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,633 median miles, the Ev6 Air has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Ev6 Air MOT pass rate?
The Kia Ev6 Air has a 93.9% MOT pass rate based on 607 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Ev6 Air?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Ev6 Air is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Ev6 Air at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Ev6 Air is 35,633 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,101 and 54,703 miles.
Buying a used Ev6 Air?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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