Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi
From 450 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 17 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 | 17 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 4 |
| fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 44.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.9% 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 £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ceed GT-Line Crdis tested had between 30,956 and 56,769 miles on the clock.
At 42,324 median miles, the Ceed GT-Line Crdi has 0.037 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-Line Crdi MOT pass rate?
The Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi has a 84.2% MOT pass rate based on 450 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi is 42,324 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,956 and 56,769 miles.
Buying a used Ceed GT-Line Crdi?
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 84.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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