2021 Kia Xceed Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,326 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Xceed Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.9% | 91 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.8% | 63 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 27 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 105 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 62 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 21 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 15 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 7 |
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 | 19.8% | 263 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.2% | 202 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.5% | 113 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.8% | 103 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 53 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 837 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 463 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 612 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 660 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Xceed Isg
Before buying a 2021 Kia Xceed Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.9% 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.
- Tyres (4.8% 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.
- Brakes (2.0% 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 Isgs pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 1,326 2021 Kia Xceed Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Xceed Isg?
Visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.8%).
Does the 2021 Xceed Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,326 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.