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Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2009
55.2% pass rate
from 9,107 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.87% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.77% fail on Electrical equipment (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.033% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (21% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Suspension arm (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.94% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.044% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Axles
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.099% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
        • 0.011% fail on Rod
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic stability control (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on View to rear
      • 0.088% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.099% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.099% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.099% fail on Other body component
      • 0.066% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.033% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.033% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.022% fail on Chassis
      • 0.022% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.077% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.066% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Engine oil leaks (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Steering (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Steering rack (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Steering box (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Steering column (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.022% fail on Power steering
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.022% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.022% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
  • 0.51% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
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