KIA CEED MOT pass rate
74.4% of 175,441 KIA CEED MOT tests pass.
The CEED passes 74.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
At 74.4%, The KIA CEED passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the KIA CEED tested at 0–3 years pass 89.7% of the time, compared with just 58.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.7% | 7,313 | 30,113 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.4% | 32,390 | 43,328 miles |
| 6–10 years | 80.6% | 57,237 | 68,577 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.0% | 65,306 | 96,922 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.5% | 13,195 | 105,628 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 51.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 42.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 32.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 26.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 13.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Inscription illegible |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
- KIA SORENTO — 76.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA CEED?
- 74.4% of KIA CEED MOT tests pass, based on 175,441 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA CEED?
- The most common reason the KIA CEED fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 51.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the KIA CEED's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.