2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

4,263 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,263 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    120 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    94 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    56 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    27 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2020 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,263 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).