2022 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,913 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.2% in the 60-90k group versus 7.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 138 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 103 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 44 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 96 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 62 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 4 | Washers | 29 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 28 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 15 |
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 | 17.4% | 508 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.5% | 335 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.3% | 242 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 175 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 91 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 23 |
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 | 1,925 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 946 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 2,773 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ceed Gt-Line Isg
Before buying a 2022 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (3.5% 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 (1.5% 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 2022 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isgs pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 2,913 2022 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2022 Ceed Gt-Line Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,913 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.