Kia Carens crdi l vs Kia Ceed: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Carens crdi l
75%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Kia Ceed
76%
MOT pass rate · 147,722 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Carens crdi l (75%) and Kia Ceed (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Carens crdi l | Kia Ceed |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 105,113 mi | 90,545 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 147,722 |
Most common faults
Kia Carens crdi l
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Kia Ceed
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Carens crdi l (75%) and Kia Ceed (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.