KIA XCEED MOT pass rate
90.9% of 24,533 KIA XCEED MOT tests pass.
The XCEED passes its MOT 90.9% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA XCEED passes its MOT 90.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.3% at 0–3 years to 90.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.3% | 9,540 | 25,036 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.0% | 14,993 | 30,356 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA XCEED
The most common reason the KIA XCEED fails its MOT is visibility — present in 42.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 42.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 37.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 12.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.3% | Too high |
| Suspension | 6.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.0% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.5% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.4% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA XCEED?
- 90.9% of KIA XCEED MOT tests pass, based on 24,533 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA XCEED?
- The most common reason the KIA XCEED fails its MOT is visibility — present in 42.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the KIA XCEED'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.