Kia Xceed 3 Isg
From 6,963 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Xceed 3 Isgs fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.8% vs 88.4% for 2020.
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 and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 167 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 | 167 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 152 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 90 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 49 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 48 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 26 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 25 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 19 |
| wiper blade defective | 17 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.1% of failures are serious: 40.1% 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 £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2021 | 87.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 88.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 88.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xceed 3 Isgs tested had between 20,438 and 34,511 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,487 median miles, the Xceed 3 Isg has 0.043 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 Isg MOT pass rate?
The Kia Xceed 3 Isg has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 6,963 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed 3 Isg?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Xceed 3 Isg is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 167 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Xceed 3 Isg at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Xceed 3 Isg is 27,487 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,438 and 34,511 miles.
Buying a used Xceed 3 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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