2021 Kia Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,064 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 88.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.2% in the 120-150k group versus 7.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 170 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.0% | 153 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 119 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 53 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 39 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 32 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 156 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 112 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 63 |
| 4 | Washers | 42 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 41 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 36 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.7% | 726 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.4% | 501 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.1% | 280 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.8% | 209 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 116 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 35 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 850 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,653 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 388 | 15.5% |
| 90-120k | 125 | 8.0% |
| 120-150k | 38 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2,988 | 11.1% |
| Diesel | 76 | 13.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | 109 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 1,423 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 1,456 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhev
Before buying a 2021 Kia Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (5.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Kia Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhevs pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 3,064 2021 Kia Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (5.0%).
Does the 2021 Ceed 2 Crdi Isg Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,064 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.