KIA CEED MOT Pass Rate
71.2% of 38,444 KIA CEED MOT tests pass.
The CEED passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all KIA models (78.7%).
The KIA CEED passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA CEED tested at 0–3 years pass 92.5% of the time, compared with just 58.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 763 | 27,807 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.6% | 3,566 | 45,255 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.6% | 12,091 | 71,160 miles |
| 10–15 years | 63.9% | 17,707 | 98,032 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.5% | 4,317 | 105,687 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA CEED
The most common reason the KIA CEED fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.0% | not working |
| Brakes | 44.4% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 34.9% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 23.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.3% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 14.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 79.4% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 75.2% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 74.0% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.0% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 77.3% pass rate
- KIA SORENTO — 72.6% pass rate