Kia Ceed 3 Phev S-A
From 529 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 15 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 | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| 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 | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.6% of failures are serious: 44.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 81.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ceed 3 Phev S-As tested had between 23,192 and 65,264 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,457 median miles, the Ceed 3 Phev S-A has 0.039 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 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Ceed 3 Phev S-A has a 84.5% MOT pass rate based on 529 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Ceed 3 Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Ceed 3 Phev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Ceed 3 Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Ceed 3 Phev S-A is 39,457 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,192 and 65,264 miles.
Buying a used Ceed 3 Phev S-A?
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 84.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £60 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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