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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Xceed. Check any Xceed by registration number below.

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85.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.6%

vs Kia Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Xceed — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Xceed has an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, which is 0.6 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 84.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xceed is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kia Xceed, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Xceed performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 41 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Kia average: 84.8%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

16.7%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

12.2%

Rear Offside

7.3%

Rear Nearside

7.3%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A

91.1% pass rate

Kia Sportage 2 CRDi ISG MHEV

95.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Xceed

Kia Xceed — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Xceed MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Xceed?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Xceed is 85.4% compared to the Kia average of 84.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Xceed reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.4%, the Kia Xceed is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Xceed?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Xceed?
Typical mileage for the Kia Xceed: 19,761 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xceed to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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