2022 Kia Ceed — MOT failures & pass rate
7,907 MOT tests on the 2022 Kia Ceed are in this dataset, and 91.1% of them passed. Small family cars of a similar age fail 7.8% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.8%) and visibility (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 302 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.7% in the 0-30k band and 13.7% in the 90-120k band, a 7.0-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 379 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.1% | 324 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 164 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 96 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 40 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 302 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 142 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 136 |
| 4 | Washers | 84 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 52 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 47 |
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 | 18.3% | 1,443 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 951 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.5% | 591 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.5% | 511 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 230 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 55 |
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 | 4,601 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,864 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 327 | 14.4% |
| 90-120k | 73 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,630 | 8.8% |
| Diesel | 185 | 11.3% |
| Hybrid | 92 | 12.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 101 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 508 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 7,249 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ceed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (4.1% 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 (2.1% 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 Ceeds pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 7,907 2022 Kia Ceed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Ceed?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by visibility (4.1%).
Does the 2022 Ceed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 13.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,907 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.