Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-A
From 394 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 9 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 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 | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.1% of failures are serious: 53.1% 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 £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 79.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-As tested had between 20,927 and 44,968 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,895 median miles, the Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-A has 0.061 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 Isg S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-A has a 80.5% MOT pass rate based on 394 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg S-A is 31,895 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,927 and 44,968 miles.
Buying a used Ceed GT-Line Crdi Isg 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 80.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £88 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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