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Kia EV6 - 2024

34.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2024 is 25.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Kia EV6, model year 2024. Sample size: 553 cars, 675 tests and 230 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 553 cars

The 2024 KIA EV6 has an overall defect rate of 34 defects per 100 vehicles, which is notably higher than the average of 25 defects per 100 vehicles for that year, reflecting a 34.8% increase. A significant trend is observed in the mileage-related data, with the model displaying a higher defect rate in the lower mileage categories, particularly at 191 defects per 100 vehicles for those with 0-31,000 miles. The EV6 excels in categories such as brakes and steering, showing very low defect rates compared to the average, while it is less favourable in visibility and wheels, suspensions, and axles, where it significantly exceeds the average defect rates. Overall, the KIA EV6 presents a mixed performance, standing out positively in certain areas but facing challenges in others.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 553 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 95.9% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.3 / 100 tests
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 54.0% worse
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • An obstruction: materially affecting the driver’s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible
Lights & Electrics
▲ 86.2% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 123.5% worse
58.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.0 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 47.1% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.7 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
  • Audible warning:
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 201 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 132
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 13
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 7
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1