2021 Kia Ceed · 1,243 MOT tests
2021 Kia Ceed reliability
2021 Kia Ceeds fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Ceed years (1,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,871
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,243
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.5% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Brakes1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.46%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.77%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
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 1.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.64%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.64%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.82%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.85%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Kia Ceed reliable?
2021 Kia Ceeds fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Ceed years (1,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.46% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.77% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Kia Ceed shows 32,871 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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