Kia Cee'd MOT Results

Registered in 2019
86.9% pass rate
from 449 tests in 2021
(40% worse than other 2019 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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Cee'd is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (120% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (150% worse than other 2019 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (170% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Washers
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (160% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (160% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums (6 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs (6 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.22% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.22% fail on Front fog lamps
  • 0.67% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  • 0.45% fail on Steering
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.45% fail on Suspension
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.22% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Kia Ceed (2018 on)
    Good value for money. Generous standard specification. Practical boot and lots of rear-seat space. Industry-leading warranty.

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