2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

5,069 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,069 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    149 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    105 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    43 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    29 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%

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 2021 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2021 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,069 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Kia Ceed?

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

Is the 2021 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).