KIA Ceed MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

29.3%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old KIA Ceed vehicles
Based on 224,417 MOT tests
1.3pp above the UK average (28%)

KIA Ceed in this age bracket has a 29.3% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old KIA Ceed are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 5.2%
Brakes 4.0%
Tyres 3.2%
Suspension 3.0%
Steering 2.4%
Visibility 2.3%
Body & Chassis 0.4%

How Does This Compare?

KIA Ceed MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 12.5% 25,611 Tyres
3-5 years 15.8% 109,272 Tyres
6-10 years 29.3% 224,417 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 46.3% 138,294 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 52.6% 6,613 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old KIA Ceed reliable?

6-10-year-old KIA Ceed vehicles have a 29.3% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old KIA Ceed?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 5.2% failure risk
  • Brakes — 4.0% failure risk
  • Tyres — 3.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my KIA Ceed for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old KIA Ceed, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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