2019 Kia Ceed Gt Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 662 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Ceed Gt Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.0% in the 60-90k group versus 7.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 30 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 18 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.7% | 18 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 21 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 8 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 6 |
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 | 26.7% | 177 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 99 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 37 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 25 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 21 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.0% | 13 |
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 | 357 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 255 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 43 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 163 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 164 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 165 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 164 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ceed Gt Isg
Before buying a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.5% 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.
- Visibility (2.7% 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.
- Brakes (2.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Kia Ceed Gt Isgs pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 662 2019 Kia Ceed Gt Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2019 Ceed Gt Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 662 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.