MOT reliability
Kia Ceed 2
2,833 vehicles · 688 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,833 Kia Ceed 2 vehicles and 688 completed MOT tests, the Kia Ceed 2 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,517 miles.
2,833
Vehicles
688
MOT tests
13,318
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Ceed 2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Ceed 2 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other23%
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Brakes21%
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Visibility8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates1%
Kia Ceed 2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 100% |
| 2 | 15 | 93% |
| 3 | 376 | 87% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 7 | 57% |
| 6 | 6 | 50% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 6 | 50% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 6 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,804), Other (27), Diesel (2)
Most common Kia Ceed 2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Ceed 2 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (29 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (25 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (15 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (9 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (7 times)
Kia Ceed 2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 20 | 100% | 17,906 |
| 2024 | 9 | 13 | 100% | 18,918 |
| 2023 | 332 | 393 | 88% | 36,053 |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 110,220 |
| 2010 | 2 | 27 | 59% | 85,789 |
| 2009 | 1 | 19 | 53% | 128,290 |
Kia Ceed 2 reliability FAQ
Across 2,833 Kia Ceed 2 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Ceed 2 MOT issues are:
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Kia Ceed 2 in our data has covered around
39,517 miles.
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