2021 Kia XCeed · 1,830 MOT tests
2021 Kia XCeed reliability
2021 Kia XCeeds fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 XCeed years (1,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia XCeeds: 12.4%)
- 11.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia XCeeds: 12.4%)
- 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 3
- 24,545
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,830
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.4% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 47% 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 XCeed
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Brakes1.1%
- Suspension0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.87%
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 0.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.55%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.38%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.4%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.8%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Kia XCeed reliable?
2021 Kia XCeeds fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 XCeed years (1,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Kia XCeed MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.84% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.15% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Kia XCeed have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Kia XCeed shows 24,545 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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