Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2013
68.9% pass rate
from 11,261 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Steering linkage components (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0089% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0089% fail on Operation
      • 0.0089% fail on Other components
    • 0.018% fail on Steering play
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0089% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.0089% fail on Head bearings
  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.97% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.86% fail on Side repeaters (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Reversing lamps (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.062% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.018% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.018% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.036% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (95% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0089% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.098% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.018% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on Cable
        • 0.0089% fail on Lever
        • 0.0089% fail on Pivot
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
      • 0.0089% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.089% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.044% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.062% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0089% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0089% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0089% fail on Other components
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0089% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Shock absorbers (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0089% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0089% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0089% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.053% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.036% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0089% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.66% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0089% fail on Joints
    • 0.25% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
    • 0.053% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0089% fail on Body condition
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Tank
      • 0.0089% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0089% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0089% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0089% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Undertray
  • 0.41% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Hubs
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0089% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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