MOT reliability data, sourced from DVSA
Kia MOT pass rate & reliability
Kia moved into the UK's top 3 best-selling brands for the first time in 2026. Here's how it actually performs on DVSA's own MOT test data.
MOT reliability data, sourced from DVSA
Kia moved into the UK's top 3 best-selling brands for the first time in 2026. Here's how it actually performs on DVSA's own MOT test data.
75.2%
Kia MOT pass rate
72.4%
UK national average
+2.8pt
vs. national average
#3
UK sales rank, H1 2026
Popular model: Sportage
Source: Brumble analysis of DVSA's 2025 MOT test year data, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sportage figure based on 227,143 tests in 2025.
What this means
Kia's 75.2% pass rate puts it comfortably ahead of the national average and among the better-performing mainstream brands, close behind Skoda and Toyota. This lines up with Kia's seven-year manufacturer warranty, one of the longest in the industry, and its generally strong reliability reputation in recent consumer surveys.
The Sportage, Kia's best-selling model in the UK, tracks almost exactly with the brand's overall average at 75.12%, which is a reassuring sign of consistency rather than a headline model propping up a weaker overall range.
Frequently asked questions
Kia has a 75.2% MOT pass rate based on DVSA's 2025 test year data, notably above the national average of 72.4%.
Yes. Kia's MOT pass rate sits among the better mainstream performers, consistent with its long manufacturer warranty and generally strong position in independent reliability surveys.
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