Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2018
86.4% pass rate
from 10,154 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (28% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Washers
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0098% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0098% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0098% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.64% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (78% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.079% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.079% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.030% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.030% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.059% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.030% fail on Horn
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0098% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.0098% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0098% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (23% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0098% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0098% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0098% fail on Lever
    • 0.72% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0098% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.030% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.020% fail on Lever
      • 0.0098% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.020% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.020% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.0098% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.97% fail on Suspension (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension arms (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0098% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0098% fail on Linkage
    • 0.069% fail on Springs
      • 0.069% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.069% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.049% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.030% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0098% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frame
  • 0.42% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0098% fail on Operation
    • 0.0098% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.34% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.049% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.020% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0098% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0098% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.098% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Transmission
      • 0.039% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0098% fail on Body
      • 0.0098% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0098% fail on Doors
      • 0.0098% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0098% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0098% fail on Seats
      • 0.0098% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.059% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.049% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0098% fail on Condition
  • 0.020% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (38 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Speedometer (38 times worse than other 2018 cars)

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