Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S-A
From 1,020 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, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 22 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 | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 19 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.8% of failures are serious: 43.8% 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 £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xceed First Edition Isg S-As tested had between 17,684 and 31,431 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,106 median miles, the Xceed First Edition Isg S-A has 0.053 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 First Edition Isg S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S-A has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,020 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Xceed First Edition Isg S-A is 25,106 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,684 and 31,431 miles.
Buying a used Xceed First Edition 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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