Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2011
55.6% pass rate
from 8,204 tests in 2021
(36% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.073% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.43% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Horn
      • 0.024% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Brake drums (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.061% fail on Lever
        • 0.037% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Rod
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
        • 0.012% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.012% fail on Pivot
    • 2.0% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Hand lever (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (72% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Linkage
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (41% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.098% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.085% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Shock absorbers (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Axles
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.012% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Tank (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.098% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.098% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.073% fail on Body
      • 0.061% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Coupling
    • 0.012% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.012% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (23% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Track rod end (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.061% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Steering coupling (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Universal joint (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.024% fail on Steering column
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.30% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.085% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.68% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Emissions not tested (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Condition
    • 0.012% fail on Hubs
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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