Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2017
84.6% pass rate
from 9,118 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (35% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamps (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.066% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.066% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.066% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.93% fail on Brake performance (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.077% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.077% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.077% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.066% fail on Lever
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.044% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.033% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.011% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (53% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.066% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.055% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.41% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.088% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.011% fail on Power steering
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.077% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Doors
      • 0.044% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.044% fail on Transmission
      • 0.044% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis
      • 0.011% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.011% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Bracket
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.26% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.011% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.099% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.077% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.077% fail on Attachment
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