MOT reliability
Kia Ceed 1
118 vehicles · 567 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 118 Kia Ceed 1 vehicles and 567 completed MOT tests, the Kia Ceed 1 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,766 miles.
118
Vehicles
567
MOT tests
7,157
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Ceed 1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Ceed 1 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Other27%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Body & structure9%
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Brakes9%
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Visibility5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering1%
Kia Ceed 1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Other (69), Petrol (44), Diesel (5)
Most common Kia Ceed 1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Ceed 1 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- REQUIRES ALIGNMENT (2 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (2 times)
Kia Ceed 1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 98,059 |
| 2009 | 2 | 36 | 72% | 115,744 |
Kia Ceed 1 reliability FAQ
Across 118 Kia Ceed 1 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Ceed 1 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Kia Ceed 1 in our data has covered around
77,766 miles.
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