2021 Kia Xceed Connect Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 779 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Xceed Connect Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 25 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.2% | 9 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 24 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 5 | Door condition | 6 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 6 |
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 | 18.4% | 143 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.2% | 111 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.3% | 88 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.6% | 51 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 16 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
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 | 559 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 215 | 8.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 378 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 399 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Xceed Connect Isg
Before buying a 2021 Kia Xceed Connect Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% 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 (3.1% 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.
- Brakes (1.2% 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 2021 Kia Xceed Connect Isgs pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 779 2021 Kia Xceed Connect Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Xceed Connect Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2021 Xceed Connect Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 779 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.