2022 Kia XCeed — MOT failures & pass rate
10,739 MOT tests on the 2022 Kia XCeed are in this dataset, and 92.6% of them passed. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.2%) and tyres (3.5%) 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 headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 430 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 13.2% versus 5.8%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 7.2% fail against 8.7% for hybrid, a 1.5-point gap across 10,739 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.2% | 448 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 380 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 127 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 123 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 61 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 45 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 430 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 230 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 117 |
| 4 | Washers | 104 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 80 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 66 |
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 | 18.6% | 1,994 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 1,168 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 731 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.4% | 692 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 310 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 31 |
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 | 6,913 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 3,512 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 281 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 9,321 | 7.2% |
| Hybrid | 1,418 | 8.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 568 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 10,129 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 XCeed
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 (3.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Kia XCeeds pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 10,739 2022 Kia XCeed MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia XCeed?
Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2022 XCeed get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,739 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.