MOT reliability

Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a

693 vehicles · 2,354 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 693 Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a vehicles and 2,354 completed MOT tests, the Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,067 miles.

693

Vehicles

2,354

MOT tests

9,140

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension71%
Other12%
Brakes7%
Visibility7%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure1%
Identification & plates1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	4	100%
2	34	85%
3	801	89%
4	837	88%
5	603	87%
6	72	88%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (692), Electric (1)

Most common Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (148 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (148 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (96 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (66 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (64 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (59 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (31 times)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (26 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (26 times)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (26 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (25 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (24 times)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (23 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)

Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	7	22	82%	42,213
2021	483	1,579	88%	43,591
2020	194	750	89%	45,408

Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a reliability FAQ

Across 693 Kia Xceed first edition phev s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Xceed first edition 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 first edition phev s-a in our data has covered around 44,067 miles.

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