Kia Ceed: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 6.8% of Kia Ceed MOT tests — 50,842 tests out of 743,305. It shows up most on 2008 and 2011 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19,524 | 12.1% |
| 2008 | 35,608 | 13.8% |
| 2009 | 51,392 | 12.3% |
| 2010 | 57,258 | 12.3% |
| 2011 | 50,778 | 13.2% |
| 2012 | 79,278 | 10.4% |
| 2013 | 71,939 | 7.5% |
| 2014 | 70,197 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 67,208 | 3.8% |
| 2016 | 56,894 | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 49,750 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 53,344 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 45,349 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 14,628 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 11,727 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,907 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 376 | 1.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.