2019 Kia Xceed 3 Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,017 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 43 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 38 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 9 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 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 | 41 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 35 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 23 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 6 | Washers | 8 |
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 | 20.6% | 210 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 162 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.5% | 117 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.2% | 83 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 26 |
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 | 593 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 385 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 34 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 244 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 247 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 264 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 262 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Xceed 3 Isg
Before buying a 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (3.7% 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 (1.7% 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 Xceed 3 Isgs pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 1,017 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).
Does the 2019 Xceed 3 Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,017 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.