2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Lunar Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 799 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Lunar Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 35 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.8% | 30 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 3 | Washers | 11 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 5 |
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 | 23.9% | 191 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 119 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 57 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.3% | 18 |
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 | 426 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 336 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 33 | 6.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 186 | 5.9% |
| 2023 | 196 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 209 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 207 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ceed Gt-Line Lunar Isg
Before buying a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Lunar Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
- Brakes (1.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Lunar Isgs pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 799 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Lunar Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Lunar Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.8%).
Does the 2019 Ceed Gt-Line Lunar Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 6.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 799 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.