Kia Ceed
Based on 147,722 Kia Ceed vehicles and 1,682,439 completed MOT tests, the Kia Ceed has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 90,545 miles.
Kia Ceed problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Ceed MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Other34%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Visibility3%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kia Ceed pass rate by age
How the Kia Ceed's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 404 | 92% |
| 2 | 5,466 | 86% |
| 3 | 176,357 | 86% |
| 4 | 169,586 | 84% |
| 5 | 168,937 | 81% |
| 6 | 167,601 | 79% |
| 7 | 162,993 | 77% |
| 8 | 153,038 | 75% |
| 9 | 141,383 | 73% |
| 10 | 127,719 | 72% |
| 11 | 111,729 | 70% |
| 12 | 92,819 | 69% |
| 13 | 73,214 | 68% |
| 14 | 52,964 | 66% |
| 15 | 36,615 | 66% |
| 16 | 23,701 | 66% |
| 17 | 11,972 | 65% |
| 18 | 4,795 | 65% |
| 19 | 928 | 64% |
Fuel types: Diesel (90,533), Petrol (57,139), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (42), Electric (2), Electric Diesel (2), Gas Bi-Fuel (2), LPG (2)
Most common Kia Ceed MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Ceed MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (70,246 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (69,635 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (41,175 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (36,615 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (36,430 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (35,793 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (33,994 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (33,077 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (33,040 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (30,944 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (29,650 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (26,227 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (25,417 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (22,090 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (21,960 times)
Kia Ceed pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 179 | 179 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 222 | 293 | 97% | 32,589 |
| 2023 | 1,342 | 1,619 | 88% | 31,102 |
| 2022 | 3,604 | 7,294 | 87% | 36,898 |
| 2021 | 1,881 | 5,334 | 86% | 39,960 |
| 2020 | 1,812 | 7,246 | 87% | 46,120 |
| 2019 | 7,619 | 41,084 | 86% | 58,755 |
| 2018 | 9,620 | 61,247 | 86% | 64,389 |
| 2017 | 9,099 | 69,545 | 85% | 72,242 |
| 2016 | 10,251 | 88,747 | 83% | 78,816 |
| 2015 | 11,977 | 118,870 | 81% | 84,765 |
| 2014 | 12,384 | 137,846 | 79% | 90,602 |
| 2013 | 13,473 | 160,928 | 77% | 99,229 |
| 2012 | 14,530 | 198,421 | 74% | 105,602 |
| 2011 | 9,915 | 145,212 | 71% | 108,409 |
| 2010 | 12,015 | 185,578 | 72% | 106,648 |
| 2009 | 11,942 | 190,567 | 73% | 106,199 |
| 2008 | 9,841 | 160,175 | 72% | 111,623 |
| 2007 | 5,987 | 102,451 | 72% | 116,799 |
| 2006 | 5 | 58 | 69% | 102,171 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 97,090 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 116,978 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 78,579 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 70,236 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 47,321 |
| 1975 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 28,147 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,771 |
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