2020 Kia XCeed · 8,940 MOT tests
2020 Kia XCeed reliability
2020 Kia XCeeds fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 XCeed years (8,940 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia XCeeds: 12.4%)
- 12.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia XCeeds: 12.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,890
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,940
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.1% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 64% 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 XCeed
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Brakes1.6%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.81%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.63%
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 0.56%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.51%
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 (10.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.43%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Kia XCeed reliable?
2020 Kia XCeeds fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 XCeed years (8,940 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia XCeed MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.05% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.13% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia XCeed have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia XCeed shows 26,890 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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