2020 Kia Ceed · 6,338 MOT tests
2020 Kia Ceed reliability
2020 Kia Ceeds fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 Ceed years (6,338 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
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,295
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,338
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.2% of tests fail here (55% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.1%
- Suspension1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.37%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.04%
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 0.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.62%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.71%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.3%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Kia Ceed reliable?
2020 Kia Ceeds fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 Ceed years (6,338 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.12% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.37% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia Ceed shows 31,295 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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