Kia Xceed First Edition Phev S-A
From 1,378 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 43 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 | 43 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 26 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| 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 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xceed First Edition Phev S-As tested had between 20,794 and 33,956 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,426 median miles, the Xceed First Edition Phev S-A has 0.037 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 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Xceed First Edition Phev S-A has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,378 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed First Edition Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Xceed First Edition Phev S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 43 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Xceed First Edition Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Xceed First Edition Phev S-A is 26,426 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,794 and 33,956 miles.
Buying a used Xceed First Edition 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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