2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Kia Xceed MOT pass rate and common faults

6,891 MOT tests in 2024. 87.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.6%
Failed or needed repairs12.4%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,891 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    223 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    41 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    45 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  2. Tyres5.1%
  3. Brakes1.5%
  4. Lights & electrics1.2%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

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: 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 Xceed?

In 2024, 87.6% of 2021 Kia Xceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,891 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

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 visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Kia Xceed reliable at MOT time?

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