Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2014
75.6% pass rate
from 11,582 tests in 2021
(6.3% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0086% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0086% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0086% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0086% fail on Operation
    • 0.0086% fail on Steering column
  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Side repeaters (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Position lamps (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Position lamp (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.060% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.060% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0086% fail on Horn
    • 0.043% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.017% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance (86% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0086% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0086% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (99% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (82% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
      • 0.017% fail on Hand lever (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.035% fail on Parking brake control (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Lever (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0086% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0086% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0086% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.078% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.026% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Linkage
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.11% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Axles
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.017% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.086% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.095% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Tank
      • 0.0086% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.0086% fail on Panel
      • 0.0086% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.0086% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0086% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0086% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0086% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0086% fail on Undertray
  • 0.35% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.069% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (86% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0086% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0086% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0086% fail on Undertray
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.017% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0086% fail on Condition
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