2019 Kia Ceed · 24,317 MOT tests
2019 Kia Ceed reliability
2019 Kia Ceeds fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Ceed years (24,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 15.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,763
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,317
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Brakes2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.76%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.15%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.44%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Kia Ceed reliable?
2019 Kia Ceeds fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 15 Ceed years (24,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.36% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.81% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Kia Ceed shows 35,763 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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