MOT reliability
Kia Xceed
44 vehicles · 112 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 44 Kia Xceed vehicles and 112 completed MOT tests, the Kia Xceed has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,840 miles.
44
Vehicles
112
MOT tests
9,452
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Xceed problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Xceed MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
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Brakes30%
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Other8%
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Visibility7%
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Steering1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kia Xceed pass rate by age
How the Kia Xceed's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 34 | 88% |
| 4 | 33 | 82% |
| 5 | 21 | 86% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
Fuel types: Petrol (39), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (5)
Most common Kia Xceed MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Xceed MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/60 r15 H (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 205/60 r16 H (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping on inner edge, perishing on outer wall, cut on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Kia Xceed pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 28,633 |
| 2022 | 20 | 34 | 91% | 36,457 |
| 2021 | 9 | 17 | 94% | 34,098 |
| 2020 | 13 | 54 | 81% | 43,688 |
Kia Xceed reliability FAQ
Across 44 Kia Xceed vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Xceed MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kia Xceed in our data has covered around
37,840 miles.
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