KIA XCeed First Edition ISG

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 1.4 petrol. 59 of 764 tests failed, 8%.

Better than 57% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.

The defects inspectors cite

• Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
• A tyre seriously damaged
• Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
• A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
• Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
• A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• Tyres and wheels — 61% of its failures
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre seriously damaged
  • 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
• Brakes — 12% of its failures
  • A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
• Suspension — 5% of its failures
  • A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
• Lights and electrics — 5% of its failures
  • An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
• Visibility — 31% of its failures
  • Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

Specification