Kia Carnival MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Carnival. Check any Carnival by registration number below.

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85.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.6%

vs Kia Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Carnival — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Carnival has an average MOT pass rate of 85.6%, which is 0.6 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Carnival is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Carnival is around 118,894 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Carnival, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Kia Carnival, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Carnival performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 201 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

2009

Based on 541 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

130k mi

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2008

Based on 618 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

85k mi

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

2007

Based on 820 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 3yr

105k mi

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2006

Based on 713 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

135k mi

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2005

Based on 795 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

2004

Based on 931 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2003

Based on 1,100 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2002

Based on 828 vehicles

84.7%Good

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

2001

Based on 649 vehicles

84.6%Good

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2000

Based on 590 vehicles

82.5%Good

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

1999

Based on 192 vehicles

83.3%Good

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

0

Based on 13 vehicles

61.5%Below Average

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Typical Mileage — Kia Carnival

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2007 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Carnival.

At 3 Years

104,712

miles

At 5 Years

118,894

miles

At 10 Years

174,902

miles

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Carnival MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Carnival?

The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Carnival is 85.6% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Carnival?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Kia Carnival reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.6%, the Kia Carnival is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Carnival?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Kia Carnival?

Typical mileage for the Kia Carnival: 129,755 miles at 5 years, 150,100 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Carnival to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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