Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2016
81.3% pass rate
from 9,986 tests in 2021
(9.0% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.040% fail on View to rear
      • 0.040% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.98% fail on Headlamps (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.57% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Side repeaters (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.010% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.030% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.030% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
    • 0.010% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.010% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.010% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.050% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.010% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.36% fail on Steering
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Steering play
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.33% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (47% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.010% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Doors
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
    • 0.010% fail on Seats
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
    • 0.030% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
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