Kia Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev
From 391 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.7% of Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhevs tested had between 33,490 and 65,022 miles on the clock.
At 44,284 median miles, the Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev has a 82.4% MOT pass rate based on 391 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev is 44,284 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,490 and 65,022 miles.
Buying a used Ceed 3 Crdi Isg Mhev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £76 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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