Kia Retona
Made 1999–2001 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
43.5%
±6.9 pp
n = 193
Annual mileage (median)
3,184 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
1.9%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
56.5%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 193
43.5% of Kia Retona cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 193, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 3,184 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 1.9% of the cars assessed. The median diesel smoke opacity is 1.67 m⁻¹; 56.1% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 42.7% | 33.3–52.7% |
| 2001 | 42.9% | 32.4–54.0% |
Smoke opacity (diesel)
1.67 m⁻¹
56.1% over the limit · n = 173
Inspection verdicts
Kia Retona, n = 193
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 18.7% |
| Minor defects | 24.9% |
| Major defects | 51.8% |
| Dangerous defects | 4.7% |
By year of manufacture
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