2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,425 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.3% in the 60-90k group versus 8.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 352 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.4% | 283 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 110 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 66 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 51 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 310 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 299 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 86 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 63 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 60 |
| 6 | Washers | 60 |
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 | 22.9% | 1,473 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.1% | 1,035 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.0% | 515 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.7% | 494 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 175 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 112 |
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 | 3,775 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,454 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 111 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 2,125 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 2,078 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 2,110 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xceed 3 Isg
Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 (4.4% 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 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isgs pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 6,425 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (4.4%).
Does the 2020 Xceed 3 Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,425 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.