2021 Kia Ev6 Air — MOT failures & pass rate
273 MOT tests on the 2021 Kia Ev6 Air are in this dataset, and 94.1% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2021 Ev6 Air comes out 2.7pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.3%) and tyres (2.9%) 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 levelling device — wipers alone was recorded 8 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.3% | 9 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 8 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 1 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.4% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 8 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 3 | Headlamp levelling device | 1 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp tell-tale | 1 |
| 5 | Washers | 1 |
| 6 | Reversing lamps | 1 |
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 | 19.8% | 54 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 11 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 9 |
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 | 98 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 131 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122 | 1.6% |
| 2025 | 137 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Ev6 Air
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (3.3% 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 (2.9% 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 (1.5% 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
How many 2021 Kia Ev6 Airs pass their MOT?
94.1% of the 273 2021 Kia Ev6 Air MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Ev6 Air?
Visibility, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2021 Ev6 Air get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 6.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 273 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.