Kia Xceed Edition Isg: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The Kia Xceed Edition Isg passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 13 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 1,221 individual Kia Xceed Edition Isg tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

First-time pass rate89.7%
UK national average76.7%
Difference+13 points
Tests analysed1,221
Average mileage at test26,018 miles
Average year of manufacture2020
Reliability rank756 of 2,005 models

What this means if you are buying one

A 89.7% first-time pass rate means roughly 10 in every 100 Kia Xceed Edition Isgs presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average Kia Xceed Edition Isg tested had covered 26,018 miles and was built around 2020.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. On a Kia Xceed Edition Isg bought as a repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

Before you bid: run the lot through the analyzer, check the car's own record, check the mileage, decode the VIN, and if it carries a marker use the write-off value calculator. Or compare it against another model.

Looking at a specific Kia Xceed Edition Isg rather than the model in general? The free check covers its MOT and mileage history, and the full HPI report confirms the insurance write-off category, outstanding finance and whether it is recorded stolen, from licensed data for 5 credits. Already own one that has been damaged? Work out whether fixing it beats selling it with the repair or scrap calculator, and see what damaged Kia Xceed Edition Isgs actually sold for at UK salvage auction.

Most common MOT failures on a Kia Xceed Edition Isg

  1. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 3.2% of tests (2.3x the national rate for this defect)
  2. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 2.9% of tests (1.27x the national rate for this defect)
  3. A tyre seriously damaged, 1.1% of tests
  4. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 0.9% of tests
  5. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 0.8% of tests
  6. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 0.6% of tests
  7. A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber, 0.3% of tests (2.46x the national rate for this defect)
  8. Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, 0.3% of tests (1.99x the national rate for this defect)
  9. A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly, 0.3% of tests (2.1x the national rate for this defect)
  10. A tyre cords visible or damaged, 0.3% of tests

From 1,743 DVSA-tracked Kia Xceed Edition Isg tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 6.94% of these flagged Kia Xceed Edition Isg defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 4.97% nationally.

Kia Xceed Edition Isg pass rate by model year

Pass rates fall steadily as cars age, so the model year matters as much as the model. First-time pass rate for each Kia Xceed Edition Isg year:

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