2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

9,809 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,809 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    309 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    227 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    228 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    107 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  3. Brakes4.3%
  4. Lights & electrics3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2019 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2019 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,809 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).