2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

8,992 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,992 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    280 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    317 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    144 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    83 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Lights & electrics4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Suspension2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2018 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,992 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 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).