Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2015
79.5% pass rate
from 11,493 tests in 2021
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (73% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Switch (24 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters (80% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn
      • 0.0087% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0087% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.052% fail on View to rear
      • 0.044% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0087% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.035% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.035% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.035% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.035% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0087% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0087% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (59% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.052% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.044% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.017% fail on Pedal
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.035% fail on Parking brake control (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.026% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.070% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.044% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0087% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.70% fail on Steering (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0087% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.30% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Doors
      • 0.035% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0087% fail on Catch
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0087% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0087% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0087% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0087% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0087% fail on Pipe
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Requirements
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0087% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages