Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg
From 547 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre has a lump and bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber. 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 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| 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 | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29.4% of Xceed 3 Crdi Isg failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xceed 3 Crdi Isgs tested had between 25,899 and 42,863 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,019 median miles, the Xceed 3 Crdi Isg has 0.034 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 3 Crdi Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg has a 87.8% MOT pass rate based on 547 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg is 36,019 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,899 and 42,863 miles.
Buying a used Xceed 3 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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