Kia Ceed Mk3 (2018–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 18,231 MOT tests of the Kia Ceed Mk3 (2018–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 15.3% failed — about 1 in 7. The parts that fail most are tyres (6.3% of tests), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (5.1%), lights and electrics (2.8%), brakes (2.2%) and exhaust, fuel and emissions (0.8%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Ceed Mk3 has 9% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. The best Kia Ceed generation on MOT results is the Ceed Mk2 (2012–2018).
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Ceed Mk3 (2018–2025)
MOT: 15.3% of 18,231 initial tests failed — 9% more failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 6.3% |
| 2 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 5.1% |
| 3 | lights and electrics | 2.8% |
| 4 | brakes | 2.2% |
| 5 | exhaust, fuel and emissions | 0.8% |
Questions
What fails most on a Kia Ceed Mk3 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 6.3% of Kia Ceed Mk3 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come wipers, windscreen and mirrors (5.1%) and lights and electrics (2.8%).
How often does a Kia Ceed Mk3 fail its MOT?
15.3% of Kia Ceed Mk3 (2018–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 7), counting initial tests only, across 18,231 tests.
Is the Kia Ceed Mk3 (2018–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the Kia Ceed Mk3 has 9% more MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Kia Ceed Mk3 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.