MOT failure data · 2025
Kia Ceed MOT problems
Across every Kia Ceed that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was track rod end ball joint has excessive play, on 5.36% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 22.07%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Kia Ceed MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 5.36% |
| 2 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 5.35% |
| 3 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 4.91% |
| 4 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.21% |
| 5 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 4.09% |
| 6 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.71% |
| 7 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 3.66% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.21% |
| 9 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.19% |
| 10 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 2.9% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Kia Ceed, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Kia Ceed buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Kia Ceed?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Kia Ceed MOT FAQs
What does a Kia Ceed most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Kia Ceed cars failing their 2025 MOT was "track rod end ball joint has excessive play", appearing on 5.36% of failure items.
Does this mean my Kia Ceed will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Kia Ceed that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Kia Ceed passed 73.58% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Kia Ceed's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Kia Ceed MOT pass rate · used Kia Ceed buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.