15 models · 2,714,148 MOT tests
Kia reliability
Kia cars fail 26.9% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Kia on MOT results is the Kia Stinger; the least is the Kia Picanto.
Ranked
Every Kia model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Stinger2017–2021 cars | Large family car | 7,198 | 10.7% | Better than average |
| 2 | Kia Niro2016–2021 cars | Small SUV | 94,784 | 13% | Better than average |
| 3 | Kia Stonic2017–2021 cars | Small SUV | 53,130 | 11.9% | About average |
| 4 | Kia Optima1999–2021 cars | Large family car | 38,841 | 19.8% | About average |
| 5 | Kia Sportage1996–2021 cars | Family SUV | 824,865 | 22.8% | About average |
| 6 | Kia Sorento2003–2021 cars | Family SUV | 121,826 | 30.2% | About average |
| 7 | Kia XCeed2019–2021 cars | Small SUV | 12,800 | 12.4% | About average |
| 8 | Kia Soul2001–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 77,973 | 28.5% | About average |
| 9 | Kia Sedona1999–2020 cars | MPV and people carrier | 20,740 | 45.5% | Below average |
| 10 | Kia Venga2009–2019 cars | Small car | 155,504 | 26% | Below average |
| 11 | Kia Ceed2006–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 380,075 | 32.7% | Below average |
| 12 | Kia ProCeed2007–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 10,983 | 28.3% | Below average |
| 13 | Kia Rio2001–2021 cars | Small car | 314,749 | 30.9% | Below average |
| 14 | Kia Carens2000–2019 cars | MPV and people carrier | 52,059 | 35.6% | Below average |
| 15 | Kia Picanto2004–2021 cars | City car | 548,621 | 29.3% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Kia reliability questions
Are Kia cars reliable?
Kia cars fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 2,714,148 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Kia?
On MOT results, the Kia Stinger: it fails 10.7% of first tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Kia should I avoid?
The Kia Picanto has the weakest MOT record of the Kia range (27% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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