Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
From 1,981 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 28 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 91.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xceed 3 Isg S-As tested had between 18,453 and 34,303 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,171 median miles, the Xceed 3 Isg S-A has 0.036 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,981 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 28 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 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A is 24,171 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,453 and 34,303 miles.
Buying a used Xceed 3 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.
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