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Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2012
61.0% pass rate
from 12,247 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0082% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0082% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0082% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0082% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.090% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.041% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.049% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Pivot (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control (96% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0082% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.065% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0082% fail on Servos
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0082% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Mounting
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (52% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Axles (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.8% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Steering play (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0082% fail on Universal joint
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.098% fail on View to rear
      • 0.098% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0082% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Transmission (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Drive shafts (29% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Joints (29% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.016% fail on Belts (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0082% fail on Joints
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0082% fail on Catch
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Chassis
      • 0.016% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0082% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0082% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0082% fail on Seats
      • 0.0082% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.66% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (49% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0082% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0082% fail on Requirements
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0082% fail on Condition
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.016% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Doors (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.0082% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0082% fail on Speedometer
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