Kia Ev6 Air MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 5 model years and 2,032 tests, the Kia Ev6 Air passes its MOT 94.0% of the time. That is 1.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 7.5%. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.3%) and tyres (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 101 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Ev6 Air fails 5.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.3% at 90-120k, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.3% of tests failed in 2023 against 6.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ev6 Air model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 273 | 94.1% | 5.9% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 1,418 | 93.2% | 6.8% | Visibility |
| 2023 | 241 | 97.1% | 2.9% | Tyres |
| 2024 | 98 | 99.0% | 1.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.3% | 87 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 71 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 17 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 3 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.1% | 3 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 101 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 8 | Attachment | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.1% | 348 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.3% | 87 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 75 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 49 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 743 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 912 | 6.7% |
| 60-90k | 258 | 5.0% |
| 90-120k | 82 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 429 | 4.4% |
| 2025 | 1,474 | 6.7% |
What to check before buying a Kia Ev6 Air
- Visibility (4.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Ev6 Air?
94.0% of the 2,032 Kia Ev6 Air MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.9% fail rate, across model years 2021–2025.
What does the Kia Ev6 Air most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 4.3% of tests, then tyres (3.5%).
How much does mileage affect Ev6 Air MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.3% for 90-120k, a 1.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,032 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.