Kia Ceed vs Kia Clarus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Ceed
76%
MOT pass rate · 147,722 vehicles
More reliable
Kia Clarus
66%
MOT pass rate · 1,124 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kia Ceed is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Ceed | Kia Clarus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,545 mi | 85,346 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 147,722 | 1,124 |
Most common faults
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))
Kia Clarus
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kia Ceed is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.