2019 Kia Ceed — MOT failures & pass rate
45,349 MOT tests on the 2019 Kia Ceed are in this dataset, and 88.9% of them passed. That is 1.5 percentage points worse than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.2%) and visibility (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 1,845 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.9% in the 0-30k band and 16.6% in the 150k+ band, a 8.7-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 9.9% fail against 12.6% for diesel, a 2.6-point gap across 45,349 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 2,803 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 1,922 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 1,206 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.5% | 1,112 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 399 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 197 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,845 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 1,337 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 896 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 752 |
| 5 | Washers | 534 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 309 |
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 | 26.0% | 11,808 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.3% | 8,299 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.4% | 3,370 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 1,488 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 1,430 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 685 |
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 | 17,318 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 21,022 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 5,234 | 14.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,240 | 18.3% |
| 120-150k | 389 | 15.7% |
| 150k+ | 139 | 16.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 25,871 | 9.9% |
| Diesel | 19,478 | 12.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 515 | 8.7% |
| 2022 | 11,234 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 11,210 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 11,209 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 11,181 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ceed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.2% 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 (4.2% 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 (2.7% 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 Ceeds pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 45,349 2019 Kia Ceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Ceed?
Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2019 Ceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 16.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 45,349 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.