Kia Ceed Gt Isg
From 337 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 12 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake hoses or connections leaking on hydraulic systems | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.8% of failures are serious: 43.8% 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 £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 87.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ceed Gt Isgs tested had between 23,160 and 36,581 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,797 median miles, the Ceed Gt Isg has 0.044 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 Gt Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Ceed Gt Isg has a 86.9% MOT pass rate based on 337 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Ceed Gt Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Ceed Gt Isg is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Ceed Gt Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Ceed Gt Isg is 29,797 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,160 and 36,581 miles.
Buying a used Ceed Gt Isg?
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.
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