2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

10,723 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,723 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    361 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    415 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    191 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics11.9%
  2. Brakes11.7%
  3. Tyres8.1%
  4. Suspension6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Steering1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2015 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,723 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).