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Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2010
56.3% pass rate
from 9,860 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (24% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (24% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.020% fail on Switch
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Horn
      • 0.010% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.010% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.081% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.071% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.020% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.010% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.010% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension (8.3% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (32% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (51% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (35% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (24% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (37% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (37% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.010% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.010% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.091% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Axles
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (37% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (68% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.091% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Cable
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage
    • 2.2% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pedal
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Valves
    • 0.051% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.010% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses (81% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.010% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.010% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (26% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.091% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Steering (20% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.051% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.020% fail on Power steering
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
    • 0.010% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.010% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.010% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.010% fail on Steering lock
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Tank (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.081% fail on Body
      • 0.081% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.020% fail on Chassis
      • 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Cabs
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.010% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.010% fail on Speedometer
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