MOT reliability

Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a

Q: Is the Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a reliable?

Across 363 Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

363 vehicles · 754 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 363 Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a vehicles and 754 completed MOT tests, the Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,583 miles.

363

Vehicles

754

MOT tests

8,785

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension69%
Other14%
Brakes7%
Visibility7%
Identification & plates1%
Body & structure1%
Lamps & electrical1%
Emissions & nuisance0%

Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a pass rate by age

How the Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	4	100%
2	27	93%
3	420	89%
4	274	90%
5	27	93%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (362), Electric (1)

Most common Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (40 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (30 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (20 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (15 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (13 times)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (9 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre (9 times)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)

Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	1	2	50%	24,485
2022	270	533	90%	34,587
2021	83	217	89%	38,521

Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a reliability FAQ

Across 363 Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a 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)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kia Xceed 4 phev s-a in our data has covered around 35,583 miles.

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