Kia Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-A
From 338 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| 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 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.6% of failures are serious: 36.6% 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 £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 77.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-As tested had between 10,348 and 29,885 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,826 median miles, the Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-A has 0.086 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 S Isg S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-A has a 82% MOT pass rate based on 338 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Ceed GT-Line S Isg S-A is 20,826 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,348 and 29,885 miles.
Buying a used Ceed GT-Line S 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 82% pass rate and an average repair bill of £70 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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