2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Crdi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,393 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Crdi, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 88.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 86 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 42 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 41 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 33 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 23 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 56 |
| 2 | Wipers | 36 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 19 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 18 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 16 |
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 | 27.5% | 383 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.8% | 276 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 88 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 84 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 37 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 18 |
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 | 426 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 728 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 210 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 341 | 7.6% |
| 2023 | 345 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 357 | 14.0% |
| 2025 | 339 | 11.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ceed Gt-Line Crdi
Before buying a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Crdi, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.2% 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 (3.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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-Line Crdis pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 1,393 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Crdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Ceed Gt-Line Crdi?
Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2019 Ceed Gt-Line Crdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,393 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.