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Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.1% pass rate
from 3,779 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
        • 0.026% fail on Linkage
    • 2.6% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.026% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (45% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.053% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Suspension (14% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Sub-frames (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.79% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.079% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.079% fail on Shock absorbers (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Washers (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (25% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Bonnet (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Steering (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.053% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.026% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.026% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.026% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (50% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
      • 0.053% fail on Panel
      • 0.026% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.079% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.053% fail on Chassis
      • 0.053% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.026% fail on Load security
      • 0.026% fail on Access panel
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.079% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Engine oil leaks (84% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
  • 0.026% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.026% fail on Doors
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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