Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg
From 1,133 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 28 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 7 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.6% of failures are serious: 51.6% 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 £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xceed 2 Crdi Isgs tested had between 21,249 and 39,036 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,631 median miles, the Xceed 2 Crdi Isg has 0.046 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 Xceed 2 Crdi Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg has a 87.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,133 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg is 27,631 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,249 and 39,036 miles.
Buying a used Xceed 2 Crdi 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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