2015 Kia Ceed · 37,164 MOT tests
2015 Kia Ceed reliability
2015 Kia Ceeds fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Ceed years (37,164 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 24.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 63,843
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,164
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.7% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Tyres6.7%
- Brakes6.7%
- Suspension4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Steering1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.46%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.99%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Position lamp not working 1.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.51%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.96%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Kia Ceed reliable?
2015 Kia Ceeds fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Ceed years (37,164 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.46% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.29% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Kia Ceed shows 63,843 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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