Kia Ceed: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.1% of Kia Ceed MOT tests — 45,193 tests out of 743,305. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19,524 | 6.8% |
| 2008 | 35,608 | 6.9% |
| 2009 | 51,392 | 6.5% |
| 2010 | 57,258 | 7.0% |
| 2011 | 50,778 | 7.3% |
| 2012 | 79,278 | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 71,939 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 70,197 | 5.3% |
| 2015 | 67,208 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 56,894 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 49,750 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 53,344 | 5.5% |
| 2019 | 45,349 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 14,628 | 5.5% |
| 2021 | 11,727 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 7,907 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 376 | 3.2% |
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.