2019 Kia XCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Kia XCeed passed 92.2% of its 3,981 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.1 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and visibility (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and pins and bushes — wipers alone was recorded 167 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 10.3% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 183 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 145 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 55 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 37 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 33 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 167 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 150 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 48 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 40 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 38 |
| 6 | Washers | 29 |
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 | 22.3% | 888 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.1% | 639 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.5% | 339 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.6% | 302 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 120 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 80 |
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 | 2,244 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,516 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 204 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,653 | 7.7% |
| Diesel | 328 | 8.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 960 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 989 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 1,003 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 1,027 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 XCeed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.6% 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 (3.6% 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 (1.4% 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 XCeeds pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 3,981 2019 Kia XCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia XCeed?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2019 XCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,981 MOT tests. 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.