Kia Ceed vs Kia Sportage executive s: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Ceed
76%
MOT pass rate · 147,722 vehicles
Kia Sportage executive s
40%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed (76%) and Kia Sportage executive s (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Ceed | Kia Sportage executive s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 40% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 60% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 3.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,545 mi | 86,424 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 147,722 | 2 |
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 Sportage executive s
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Ceed (76%) and Kia Sportage executive s (40%) 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.