2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,810 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.7% in the 60-90k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 257 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.8% | 146 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 98 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 86 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 158 |
| 2 | Wipers | 137 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 5 | Washers | 46 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 24 |
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 | 26.6% | 1,013 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 703 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.6% | 288 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.3% | 126 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 91 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 82 |
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 | 1,697 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,820 | 13.2% |
| 60-90k | 258 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 945 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 952 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 945 | 11.8% |
| 2025 | 947 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ceed Gt-Line Isg
Before buying a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.8% 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 (3.8% 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 (2.6% 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 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isgs pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 3,810 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by visibility (3.8%).
Does the 2019 Ceed Gt-Line Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,810 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.