Kia Unclassified
From 235 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.8% of failures are serious: 40.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 76.4% while Petrol versions pass at 66.7%, a 10 percentage point gap.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 45,446 and 103,769 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 71,052 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.04 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Kia Unclassified has a 71.5% MOT pass rate based on 235 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Unclassified is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Unclassified is 71,052 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,446 and 103,769 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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.
With a 71.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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