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Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common problems

73.0% of Kia Ceeds passed the 2024 MOT (121,743 first tests): 67.1% at the first attempt and 5.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 17% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 116.5 (95% CI 115.5–117.4; 100 = normal).

Kia Ceed at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate73.0%incl. 5.9% fixed at the test centre2024121743
Passed at the first attempt67.1%all first tests2024121743
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 115.5–117.4)116.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 617 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024121743
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.7per 10013.5 same-age2019–2024686040
Dangerous defects13.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024686040
Advisory items133.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024686040
strip · Kia Ceed · MOT Risk Index · 116.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Kia Ceed. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 617 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 609 and 626 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Kia Ceed index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank617of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024121743
Best rank within its 95% interval609rankother models held where they are2024121743
Worst rank within its 95% interval626rankother models held where they are2024121743

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 121.3 to 116.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Kia Ceed MOT, and how often?

Kia Ceed MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 20.7 per 100 tests, against 13.5 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 686,040).

bar · Kia Ceed · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 20.7 vs 13.5 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.7per 10013.52019–2024142147
Brakes15.2per 1009.32019–2024104300
Suspension13.1per 10012.32019–202489736
Tyres10.3per 1008.72019–202470797
Visibility9.1per 1007.02019–202462532
Steering4.7per 1002.22019–202432250

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 686,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Kia Ceed compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Kia Ceed is brakes at age 8: 8.3 failures per 100 tests, against 5.4 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 64,797).

bullet · Kia Ceed · Tyres, age 3 · 5.2 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 5.2 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.5 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.6 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 5.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 6.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 35.2per 1004.22019–202451759
Brakes, age 31.5per 1001.82019–202451759
Suspension, age 30.6per 1000.62019–202451759
Tyres, age 45.6per 1004.52019–202454728
Brakes, age 42.3per 1002.42019–202454728
Suspension, age 41.1per 1001.22019–202454728
Tyres, age 56.2per 1005.12019–202461405
Brakes, age 53.1per 1003.12019–202461405
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.6per 1002.22019–202461405
Tyres, age 66.0per 1005.52019–202462717
Brakes, age 64.1per 1003.82019–202462717
Suspension, age 62.7per 1003.72019–202462717
Tyres, age 76.7per 1006.02019–202465976
Brakes, age 75.9per 1004.52019–202465976
Suspension, age 75.3per 1005.72019–202465976
Tyres, age 87.3per 1006.32019–202464797
Brakes, age 88.3per 1005.42019–202464797
Suspension, age 87.9per 1007.82019–202464797

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Kia Ceed's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Kia Ceed advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 32.4% of the time.

funnel · Kia Ceed · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 32.4 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 32.4 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.4% next failmedian model2019–20248949
Steering22.0% next failmedian model2019–202414200
Suspension21.7% next failmedian model2019–202473497
Body, chassis, structure19.6% next failmedian model2019–20248507
Brakes14.7% next failmedian model2019–2024115982
Visibility13.2% next failmedian model2019–2024681
Tyres10.4% next failmedian model2019–2024139949
Noise, emissions and leaks5.5% next failmedian model2019–20249410
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle3.8% next failmedian model2019–202410716
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.4% next failmedian model2019–20242351
Road wheels0.7% next failmedian model2019–20242939
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202445940

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Kia Ceed got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Kia Ceed MOTs flag tyres most: 44.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 686,040).

bar · Kia Ceed · Tyres · 44.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres44.1per 10039.72019–2024302831
Brakes37.5per 10034.72019–2024257200
Suspension28.8per 10026.22019–2024197748
Non-component advisories9.9per 1007.82019–202468242
Steering3.3per 1001.82019–202422367
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.6per 1002.82019–202417852

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 686,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Kia Ceed?

For Kia Ceeds aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 5.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 77,900).

bar · Kia Ceed · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 4.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–202423513
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202423513
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202423513
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202423513
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202423513
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202423513
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202423513
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202423513
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423513
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423513
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423513
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20248018
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–20248018
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20248018
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20248018
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20248018
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20248018
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20248018
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20248018
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20248018
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20248018
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20248018
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–20244380
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20244380
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20244380
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20244380
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20244380
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244380
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244380
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244380
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20244380
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20244380
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20244380
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202477900
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202477900
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–202477900
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202477900
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202477900
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202477900
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202477900
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202477900
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202477900
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202477900
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202477900
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–202441510
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202441510
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202441510
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–202441510
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–202441510
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202441510
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202441510
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202441510
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202441510
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202441510
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202441510
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–202425903
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–202425903
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–202425903
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–202425903
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–202425903
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–202425903
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202425903
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202425903
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202425903
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202425903
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202425903
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–202465872
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.1% next fail2019–202465872
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–202465872
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202465872
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202465872
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202465872
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–202465872
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202465872
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202465872
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202465872
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202465872
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–202448644
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–202448644
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–202448644
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–202448644
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–202448644
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202448644
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–202448644
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202448644
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202448644
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202448644
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202448644
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail17.3% next fail2019–202448885
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.4% next fail2019–202448885
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–202448885
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202448885
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–202448885
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–202448885
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–202448885
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–202448885
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202448885
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202448885
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202448885
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass15.3% next fail2019–202438998
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass12.4% next fail2019–202438998
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.4% next fail2019–202438998
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–202438998
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–202438998
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202438998
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202438998
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202438998
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202438998
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202438998
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202438998
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory20.6% next fail2019–202440792
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.9% next fail2019–202440792
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.1% next fail2019–202440792
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–202440792
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–202440792
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–202440792
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–202440792
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–202440792
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202440792
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202440792
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202440792
Seat belt installation check, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202440792
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail27.3% next fail2019–202458504
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.0% next fail2019–202458504
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.5% next fail2019–202458504
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–202458504
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–202458504
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–202458504
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202458504
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–202458504
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202458504
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202458504
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202458504
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass18.4% next fail2019–202413063
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.3% next fail2019–202413063
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.8% next fail2019–202413063
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–202413063
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–202413063
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–202413063
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–202413063
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202413063
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413063
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413063
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202413063
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory26.4% next fail2019–202419424
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.4% next fail2019–202419424
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.9% next fail2019–202419424
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–202419424
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–202419424
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–202419424
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–202419424
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–202419424
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202419424
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202419424
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202419424
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail32.9% next fail2019–202428977
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.9% next fail2019–202428977
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail20.6% next fail2019–202428977
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.5% next fail2019–202428977
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–202428977
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–202428977
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.1% next fail2019–202428977
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–202428977
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202428977
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202428977
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202428977
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass22.1% next fail2019–20241087
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.5% next fail2019–20241087
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15% next fail2019–20241087
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–20241087
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–20241087
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–20241087
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20241087
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241087
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241087
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241087
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory29.6% next fail2019–20241825
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory20.5% next fail2019–20241825
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.2% next fail2019–20241825
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.9% next fail2019–20241825
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–20241825
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20241825
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–20241825
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4% next fail2019–20241825
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241825
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241825
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241825
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail35.3% next fail2019–20243043
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.3% next fail2019–20243043
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.7% next fail2019–20243043
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20243043
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–20243043
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–20243043
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–20243043
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20243043
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20243043
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243043
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243043

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Kia Ceed get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Kia Ceed gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 13.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 51.6 major and 15.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Kia Ceed · Dangerous defects · 13.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 13.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects13.5per 10011.22019–2024686040

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 686,040 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Kia Ceed still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Kia Ceed go from 16.1% at age 3 to 52.1% at age 17, against 43.1% for all cars aged 17 (2024, n = 121,743).

line · Kia Ceed · Age 3 · 16.1 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 16.1. Age 17: 52.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 316.1% failed first time12.420245230
Age 415.9% failed first time13.120244342
Age 517.7% failed first time15.1202410034
Age 618.1% failed first time17.520249351
Age 721.7% failed first time20.220248591
Age 823.8% failed first time23.320249629
Age 927.7% failed first time26.5202411202
Age 1034.5% failed first time30.1202411052
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1139.0% failed first time33.2202410823
Age 1244.1% failed first time35.7202411565
Age 1349.9% failed first time38.220247136
Age 1449.6% failed first time40.420248010
Age 1548.6% failed first time41.620246976
Age 1650.1% failed first time43.120244518
Age 1752.1% failed first time43.120242383

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Kia Ceed compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Kia Ceeds fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 11, where they fail more often: 43.5% against 38.6% (2024, n = 57,984).

line · Kia Ceed · Age 3 · 13.6 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 13.6. Age 17: 52.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 313.6% fail11.3202451759
Age 415.9% fail14.2202454728
Age 518.7% fail17.4202461405
Age 621.1% fail20.8202462717
Age 726.1% fail24.3202465976
Age 831.4% fail28.1202464797
Age 936.5% fail32.0202465153
Age 1040.2% fail35.5202463047
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1143.5% fail38.6202457984
Age 1246.1% fail41.2202449293
Age 1347.6% fail43.3202435136
Age 1448.8% fail45.0202425684
Age 1549.4% fail46.3202415657
Age 1651.0% fail47.320247404
Age 1752.1% fail47.820242385

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Ceed years should I avoid?

The Kia Ceed build year that fails most for its age is 2011: index 114.2 (95% CI 112.7–115.7) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 48,137).

Build year matters for the Kia Ceed: 2011 Kia Ceeds fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Kia Ceed · Build year 2007 · 101 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2007101index vs own age100 = normal2019–202421102
Build year 2008101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202437471
Build year 200999.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202452022
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)103.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202456316
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)114.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202448137
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)108index vs own age100 = normal2019–202473920
Build year 201398.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202468322
Build year 2014 (better for its age)95.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202468576
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2015 (better for its age)90.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202468547
Build year 2016 (better for its age)91.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202459562
Build year 2017 (better for its age)89.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202446404
Build year 2018 (better for its age)94index vs own age100 = normal2019–202438427
Build year 2019102index vs own age100 = normal2019–202430357
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)106.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248729

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Kia Ceed MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Kia Ceed MOT: about £85 (up to about £161 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 121,743).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Kia Ceed · Expected repair bill · 84.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill84.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue121743
Estimated range lower84.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue121743
Estimated range upper160.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue121743
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)29.0GBP expected contribution140price catalogue121743
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)23.6GBP expected contribution180price catalogue121743
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)22.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue121743
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue121743

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Kia Ceed more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 1 fail less often for their age than the Kia Ceed and 7 as often or more. The Kia Ceed has an MOT Risk Index of 116.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 121,743).

bar · Kia Ceed · Kia Ceed (this model) · 116.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kia Ceed (this model)116.5index100 = normal2024121743
Peugeot 308119.8index116.52024133166
Peugeot 3008121.9index116.52024140943
Citroen C3118.8index116.52024194555
Peugeot 207123.4index116.52024135810
Peugeot 208119.5index116.52024207436
Seat Ibiza120.6index116.52024194276
Fiat 500113.7index116.52024321524
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot 2008128.5index116.52024132103

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Kia Ceed normally do?

At age 8, the median Kia Ceed had covered 64,764 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 48,180 to 84,033 miles (2024, n = 9,629).

line · Kia Ceed · Age 3 median · 27891 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 27891. Age 17 P75: 131231. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median27891miles20245230
Age 3 P2519277miles20245230
Age 3 P7539664miles20245230
Age 4 median31471miles20244342
Age 4 P2522241miles20244342
Age 4 P7544167miles20244342
Age 5 median40168miles202410034
Age 5 P2529517miles202410034
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7553625miles202410034
Age 6 median48093miles20249351
Age 6 P2535545miles20249351
Age 6 P7563133miles20249351
Age 7 median57376miles20248591
Age 7 P2542679miles20248591
Age 7 P7574906miles20248591
Age 8 median64764miles20249629
Age 8 P2548180miles20249629
Age 8 P7584033miles20249629
Age 9 median70941miles202411202
Age 9 P2553604miles202411202
Age 9 P7591174miles202411202
Age 10 median78072miles202411052
Age 10 P2558984miles202411052
Age 10 P7599170miles202411052
Age 11 median88991miles202410823
Age 11 P2568310miles202410823
Age 11 P75112435miles202410823
Age 12 median94533miles202411565
Age 12 P2572882miles202411565
Age 12 P75118734miles202411565
Age 13 median99429miles20247136
Age 13 P2576352miles20247136
Age 13 P75124331miles20247136
Age 14 median98299miles20248010
Age 14 P2574446miles20248010
Age 14 P75123770miles20248010
Age 15 median97536miles20246976
Age 15 P2573601miles20246976
Age 15 P75123552miles20246976
Age 16 median104268miles20244518
Age 16 P2581201miles20244518
Age 16 P75128458miles20244518
Age 17 median105174miles20242383
Age 17 P2580795miles20242383
Age 17 P75131231miles20242383

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Kia Ceed MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 22.9% of Kia Ceeds with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 51.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 7,149). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Kia Ceed · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 14.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles14.4% failed first time202411909
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles20.1% failed first time20246127
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles22.9% failed first time20241146
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 17.1–25.6%)21% failed first time2024352
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 17.7–38.5%)26.9% failed first time202467
Age 6–9, <40k miles15% failed first time20247603
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles21.7% failed first time202417002
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles27.6% failed first time20249922
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles32.2% failed first time20243434
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles34.8% failed first time2024808
Age 10–14, <40k miles22.9% failed first time20242344
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles33.4% failed first time202410458
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles42.9% failed first time202416625
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles48.9% failed first time202414328
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles51.3% failed first time20244805
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 487 tests, 95% interval 22.6–30.4%)26.3% failed first time2024487
Age 15+, 40-70k miles36.8% failed first time20242126
Age 15+, 70-100k miles48.5% failed first time20244140
Age 15+, 100-140k miles54.9% failed first time20244989
Age 15+, 140k+ miles58.2% failed first time20242131

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Kia Ceed last?

19.1% of Kia Ceeds tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 2.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 130,874).

line · Kia Ceed · 100,000 miles · 19.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 19.1. 200,000 miles: 0.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles19.1% of tested cars2024130874
150,000 miles2.9% of tested cars202419488
200,000 miles0.4% of tested cars20242491

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Kia Ceed driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Kia Ceed index is 113.1, against 115.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 121,743).

slope · Kia Ceed · Age and mileage adjusted index · 113.1 vs 115.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 115.6 vs 113.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index113.1index115.62019–2024121743

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Ceed fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Kia Ceeds fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 35.4% against 29.7%.

bar · Kia Ceed · Diesel · 35.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel35.4% fail first timeother fuels202471869
Petrol29.7% fail first timeother fuels202447712
Hybrid18.2% fail first timeother fuels20242130

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Ceed engine is best?

For its age, the best Kia Ceed engine is the petrol under 1.0 litre at index 84.6, and the worst the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at 112.7, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 121,743).

bar · Kia Ceed · Petrol under 1.0 litre · 84.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol under 1.0 litre84.6index vs model norm100 = model average202432640
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre90.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024119288
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre93.6index vs model norm100 = model average202498995
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 3,496 tests, 95% interval 98.2–105.5)101.8index vs model norm100 = model average20243496
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre105index vs model norm100 = model average2024407298
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre112.7index vs model norm100 = model average202421010

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Kia Ceed fail its MOT most?

Kia Ceed fails first-time MOTs most in Llandrindod Wells (LD): 44.0% against 31.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 395).

First-time failure rates for the Kia Ceed range from 24.5% to 38.8% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Kia Ceed · Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 39.2–49.0%) · 44.0 vs 32.9 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 27%. 37%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 39.2–49.0%)44.0% fail first time32.92024395
Hull (HU)38.8% fail first time32.920243692
Dorchester (DT)38.1% fail first time32.920241710
Kingston upon Thames (KT)24.5% fail first time32.920244431
Enfield (EN)24.6% fail first time32.920242501
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 20.7–30.0%)25.1% fail first time32.92024327
Sunderland (SR)37.9% fail first time32.920241409
Telford (TF)37.7% fail first time32.920243013
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR)37.5% fail first time32.920243248
Bristol (BS)37.1% fail first time32.920249115
Exeter (EX)36.5% fail first time32.920245957
Gloucester (GL)36.5% fail first time32.920245883
Halifax (HX)36.2% fail first time32.920241673
Manchester (M)36.1% fail first time32.9202410384
Kirkcaldy (KY)36.1% fail first time32.920248137
Aberdeen (AB)36.0% fail first time32.920245530
Salisbury (SP)36% fail first time32.920243489
Northampton (NN)35.7% fail first time32.920248037
Leeds (LS)35.5% fail first time32.920247875
Lerwick (ZE)35.5% fail first time32.920241191
Shrewsbury (SY)35.5% fail first time32.920244121
Edinburgh (EH)35.4% fail first time32.9202411629
Newport (NP)35.3% fail first time32.920245461
Paisley (PA)35.3% fail first time32.920243892
Torquay (TQ)35.1% fail first time32.920242197
Darlington (DL)35.1% fail first time32.920245212
Dundee (DD)34.8% fail first time32.920245716
Swansea (SA)34.6% fail first time32.9202410175
Cleveland (TS)34.6% fail first time32.920245664
Plymouth (PL)34.5% fail first time32.920247712
Kilmarnock (KA)34.5% fail first time32.920244499
Huddersfield (HD)34.5% fail first time32.920243584
Hereford (HR)34.4% fail first time32.920241572
Oxford (OX)34.1% fail first time32.920246490
Bath (BA)34.0% fail first time32.920247443
London W (W)34.0% fail first time32.92024591
Croydon (CR)33.9% fail first time32.920243022
Newcastle (NE)33.5% fail first time32.920248622
Cardiff (CF)33.4% fail first time32.920249820
Brighton (BN)33.3% fail first time32.920247421
Chester (CH)33.3% fail first time32.920245831
London SW (SW)33.3% fail first time32.920241130
Taunton (TA)33.2% fail first time32.920243736
Glasgow (G)33.2% fail first time32.9202414436
London N (N)33.1% fail first time32.920241922
Ilford (IG)33.0% fail first time32.92024956
Wigan (WN)32.9% fail first time32.920243146
Falkirk (FK)32.9% fail first time32.920244608
Walsall (WS)32.6% fail first time32.920244872
Blackpool (FY)32.6% fail first time32.920242279
York (YO)32.6% fail first time32.9202410558
Canterbury (CT)32.6% fail first time32.920244910
Uxbridge (UB)32.4% fail first time32.920241779
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)32.4% fail first time32.920249250
Ipswich (IP)32.4% fail first time32.920247892
Portsmouth (PO)32.3% fail first time32.9202412577
Wolverhampton (WV)32.3% fail first time32.920243695
Southampton (SO)32.3% fail first time32.920248988
Perth (PH)32.2% fail first time32.920242827
Colchester (CO)32.2% fail first time32.920244102
Cambridge (CB)32.2% fail first time32.920246646
Preston (PR)32.1% fail first time32.920247469
Worcester (WR)32.0% fail first time32.920243789
Lancaster (LA)31.9% fail first time32.920245903
Bournemouth (BH)31.9% fail first time32.920246156
Liverpool (L)31.9% fail first time32.920246043
Bradford (BD)31.9% fail first time32.920245542
Carlisle (CA)31.8% fail first time32.920243824
Swindon (SN)31.7% fail first time32.920245892
London SE (SE)31.6% fail first time32.920242589
London E (E)31.6% fail first time32.920241991
Norwich (NR)31.5% fail first time32.9202410312
Tonbridge (TN)31.5% fail first time32.920246399
Motherwell (ML)31.5% fail first time32.920245240
Blackburn (BB)31.3% fail first time32.920245953
Warrington (WA)31.2% fail first time32.920248084
Durham (DH)31.2% fail first time32.920242714
Llandudno (LL)31.1% fail first time32.920244691
Crewe (CW)31.1% fail first time32.920244273
Stockport (SK)31.1% fail first time32.920248697
Coventry (CV)30.9% fail first time32.920248275
Milton Keynes (MK)30.8% fail first time32.9202410596
Reading (RG)30.7% fail first time32.920248455
Lincoln (LN)30.7% fail first time32.920244315
Harrogate (HG)30.7% fail first time32.920243653
Luton (LU)30.4% fail first time32.920246201
Hemel Hempstead (HP)30.3% fail first time32.920245281
Guildford (GU)29.9% fail first time32.9202410520
London NW (NW)29.9% fail first time32.920242289
Romford (RM)29.7% fail first time32.920242720
Doncaster (DN)29.6% fail first time32.9202411851
Redhill (RH)29.3% fail first time32.920246524
Inverness (IV)29.1% fail first time32.920245252
Peterborough (PE)29.0% fail first time32.9202417077
Stevenage (SG)29.0% fail first time32.920246901
Medway (ME)28.8% fail first time32.920247470
Kirkwall (KW)28.8% fail first time32.92024597
Oldham (OL)28.8% fail first time32.920246118
Sutton (SM)28.8% fail first time32.920241134
Harrow (HA)28.7% fail first time32.920242809
Nottingham (NG)28.6% fail first time32.9202419988
St Albans (AL)28.3% fail first time32.920242760
Wakefield (WF)28.2% fail first time32.920247885
Bromley (BR)28.2% fail first time32.920241976
Sheffield (S)28.2% fail first time32.9202419928
Birmingham (B)28.1% fail first time32.9202416790
Leicester (LE)28.0% fail first time32.9202411447
Chelmsford (CM)28.0% fail first time32.920247845
Slough (SL)28.0% fail first time32.920242726
Dudley (DY)28.0% fail first time32.920245254
Derby (DE)27.9% fail first time32.9202411346
Southend-on-Sea (SS)27.9% fail first time32.920243042
Watford (WD)27.9% fail first time32.920242862
Dumfries (DG)27.8% fail first time32.920241999
Galashiels (TD)27.3% fail first time32.920242346
Bolton (BL)26.9% fail first time32.920248412
Twickenham (TW)26.8% fail first time32.920243179
Dartford (DA)26.3% fail first time32.920243673

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Kia Ceed rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Kia Ceed MOTs record corrosion failures at 4.4 times the national rate: 3.35% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 121,405).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Kia Ceed · Salt belt susceptibility · 4.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 4.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility4.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers121405

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Kia Ceed ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 63.4% of Kia Ceeds tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Kia Ceed · Likely compliant · 63.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant63.4% estimate2024121743

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Kia Ceed?

Of failed Kia Ceed MOTs, 47.7% were retested the same day and a further 49.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 161,469).

bar · Kia Ceed · Same-day retest · 47.7 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest47.7%failed initial tests2019–2024161469
Retest within 10 days49.9%failed initial tests2019–2024161469
Clean MOT streak32.8%observed chains2019–2024121980
Repeat advisory34.2%observed chains2019–2024121980
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024129691

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Kia Ceed?

Kia Ceeds aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 23.2% of tests, against 39.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 81,409).

bullet · Kia Ceed · Low-use first-time failure · 23.2 vs 39.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 23.2 vs 39.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure23.2%39.32019–202481409
Low-use gap-16.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–202481409

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Kia Ceed likely to last?

Kia Ceeds leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 3.7 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Kia Ceed · Age 5 · 8.7 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 58.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 85.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 103.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 122.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 17)1.1years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Ceeds are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Kia Ceeds tested at ages 4 to 6, about 4 were tested at age 17 (2024, n = 2,385).

line · Kia Ceed · Age 3 · 86.8 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 86.8. Age 17: 4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 386.8% of age 4–6 baseline202451759
Age 491.8% of age 4–6 baseline202454728
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202461405
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202462717
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202465976
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202464797
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202465153
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202463047
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1197.3% of age 4–6 baseline202457984
Age 1282.7% of age 4–6 baseline202449293
Age 1358.9% of age 4–6 baseline202435136
Age 1443.1% of age 4–6 baseline202425684
Age 1526.3% of age 4–6 baseline202415657
Age 1612.4% of age 4–6 baseline20247404
Age 174% of age 4–6 baseline20242385

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Kia Ceed fails, does it fail again?

Kia Ceeds that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 39.1% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 27.2% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is road wheels: 42.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Kia Ceed · Repeat after fail · 39.1 vs 27.2 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 39.1 vs 27.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail39.1%27.22019–202442651

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Kia Ceed faults come together?

On Kia Ceeds, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 6.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 2,498).

Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks6.7liftexpected joint rate20242498
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 4.3–8.8)6.3liftexpected joint rate202432
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 3.9–8.5)5.9liftexpected joint rate202428
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 4.3–6.0)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024145
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.9)5liftexpected joint rate2024132
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.6)4.4liftexpected joint rate202423
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.2)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024111
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.9liftexpected joint rate2024952
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.9liftexpected joint rate20243399
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle3.9liftexpected joint rate2024624
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.3)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024264
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024276
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels3.8liftexpected joint rate2024903
Brakes + Road Wheels3.8liftexpected joint rate2024593
Road Wheels + Suspension3.8liftexpected joint rate2024618
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.7liftexpected joint rate20244941
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.6liftexpected joint rate2024939
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension3.5liftexpected joint rate2024596
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.5liftexpected joint rate2024603
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 3.2–3.8)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024479
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.5liftexpected joint rate20243152
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024457
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 440 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.7)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024440
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.3liftexpected joint rate20247785
Brakes + Suspension3.3liftexpected joint rate202418159
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate2024586
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024256
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.2liftexpected joint rate202425616
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024231
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024228
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.1liftexpected joint rate202425809
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 416 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.4)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024416
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.0liftexpected joint rate202410373
Brakes + Steering3.0liftexpected joint rate20247269
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate20242239
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 440 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.2)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024440
Steering + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20247439
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.9liftexpected joint rate20246605
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024414
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering2.8liftexpected joint rate20241112
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024184
Brakes + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate202412070
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.7liftexpected joint rate20249914
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate202418229
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate20241896
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202416978
Brakes + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate202411544
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20244674
Suspension + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate202411034
Tyres + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20249069
Suspension + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate202410894
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate20242270
Steering + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20244391
Steering + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate20244166
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20243761
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Kia Ceed had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns matched to the Kia Ceed; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched11campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register121743

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Kia Ceed cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Kia Ceeds tested at age 5, about 18 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 34. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 9 and 10, 6.75 percentage points (2024).

Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 316.1% fail first time20245230
Age 415.9% fail first time20244342
Age 517.7% fail first time202410034
Age 618.1% fail first time20249351
Age 721.7% fail first time20248591
Age 823.8% fail first time20249629
Age 927.7% fail first time202411202
Age 1034.5% fail first time202411052
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1139.0% fail first time202410823
Age 1244.1% fail first time202411565
Age 1349.9% fail first time20247136
Age 1449.6% fail first time20248010
Age 1548.6% fail first time20246976
Age 1650.1% fail first time20244518
Age 1752.1% fail first time20242383

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Kia Ceed fail inspections in other countries too?

In Finland, 29.9% of Kia Ceeds failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 26.3% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 24,212 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: Norway and Finland point the same way as Britain, the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Kia Ceed · Norway · 36.9 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 36.9 vs 33.7. Finland: 29.9 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 26.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway36.9% failed33.72024 by country775
Finland29.9% failed26.32024 by country24212
Netherlands26.3% failed50.82024 by country4237

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Kia Ceed MOT matter?

Kia Ceeds fail first time most in November (34.1%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in June (29.2%) (2024, n = 121,743).

line · Kia Ceed · January · 33.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 33.0. December: 34.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Kia Ceed: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January33.0% fail first time31.1202460955
February31.4% fail first time30.0202457109
March30.6% fail first time28.3202470979
April30.9% fail first time29.8202437334
May29.7% fail first time28.8202443963
June29.2% fail first time28.1202454896
July31.0% fail first time29.3202457012
August31.5% fail first time29.2202458916
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September30.9% fail first time28.2202471550
October33.6% fail first time30.3202470674
November34.1% fail first time30.6202460011
December34.0% fail first time29.3202442641

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 121,743 initial Kia Ceed tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 121,743 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Kia Ceed MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/kia-ceed/

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Kia Ceed MOT: quick answers

What is the Kia Ceed first-time MOT pass rate?

67.1% of first attempts passed in 2024 (121,743 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 121,743 primary tests: 32.88% failed first time and 73.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 116.5 is shown separately.