MOT reliability
Kia Cee'd
18 vehicles · 246 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kia Cee'd vehicles and 246 completed MOT tests, the Kia Cee'd has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,788 miles.
18
Vehicles
246
MOT tests
6,892
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Cee'd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Cee'd MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility3%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kia Cee'd pass rate by age
How the Kia Cee'd's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | 86% |
| 4 | 24 | 75% |
| 5 | 24 | 83% |
| 6 | 20 | 75% |
| 7 | 17 | 82% |
| 8 | 19 | 79% |
| 9 | 17 | 76% |
| 10 | 18 | 89% |
| 11 | 21 | 67% |
| 12 | 16 | 69% |
| 13 | 16 | 69% |
| 14 | 15 | 60% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12), Diesel (6)
Most common Kia Cee'd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Cee'd MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Kia Cee'd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 65,540 |
| 2011 | 2 | 29 | 79% | 86,860 |
| 2010 | 3 | 50 | 78% | 64,237 |
Kia Cee'd reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kia Cee'd vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Cee'd MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kia Cee'd in our data has covered around
84,788 miles.
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