Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A
From 1,727 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Xceed 3 Phev S-As fare better: 2023 models pass at 92.3% vs 89.4% for 2020.
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 40 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 | 40 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 34 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 25 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| 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 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.5% of failures are serious: 40.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 2.7% 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 £66.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2022 | 88.3% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 86.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 89.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xceed 3 Phev S-As tested had between 19,465 and 38,446 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,777 median miles, the Xceed 3 Phev S-A has 0.039 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 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,727 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 40 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A is 28,777 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,465 and 38,446 miles.
Buying a used Xceed 3 Phev 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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