2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

8,196 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,196 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    247 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    234 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    142 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    93 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    67 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.2%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Lights & electrics6.2%
  4. Suspension4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

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 2017 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2017 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,196 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 tyres.

Is the 2017 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).