MOT reliability
Kia Ceed crdi
20 vehicles · 239 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Kia Ceed crdi vehicles and 239 completed MOT tests, the Kia Ceed crdi has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,707 miles.
20
Vehicles
239
MOT tests
8,445
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Ceed crdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Ceed crdi MOT tests:
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Other30%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes20%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Visibility9%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates1%
Kia Ceed crdi pass rate by age
How the Kia Ceed crdi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 23 | 91% |
| 4 | 26 | 81% |
| 5 | 26 | 73% |
| 6 | 26 | 77% |
| 7 | 25 | 84% |
| 8 | 25 | 76% |
| 9 | 24 | 67% |
| 10 | 23 | 65% |
| 11 | 18 | 72% |
| 12 | 11 | 73% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (20)
Most common Kia Ceed crdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Ceed crdi MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
Kia Ceed crdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 151,799 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 69,240 |
| 2016 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 91,590 |
| 2015 | 3 | 41 | 66% | 69,204 |
| 2014 | 6 | 73 | 78% | 80,973 |
| 2013 | 3 | 41 | 78% | 61,941 |
| 2012 | 2 | 26 | 69% | 163,476 |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 168,490 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 75,218 |
Kia Ceed crdi reliability FAQ
Across 20 Kia Ceed crdi vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Ceed crdi MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Kia Ceed crdi in our data has covered around
92,707 miles.
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