2022 Kia Ev6 S — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Kia Ev6 S passed 95.0% of its 1,170 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.1%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.4%) and visibility (3.3%) 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 43 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 9.7% versus 4.5%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 40 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.3% | 38 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.5% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 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 | 43 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 35 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 8 |
| 5 | Washers | 6 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 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 | 18.2% | 213 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.3% | 62 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 39 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 25 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 795 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 343 | 5.8% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 9.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | 2.0% |
| 2025 | 1,120 | 5.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ev6 S
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.4% 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% 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 2022 Kia Ev6 Ss pass their MOT?
95.0% of the 1,170 2022 Kia Ev6 S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Ev6 S?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).
Does the 2022 Ev6 S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,170 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.