Kia Ceed: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.7% of Kia Ceed MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19,500 | 15.2% |
| 2008 | 35,591 | 13.2% |
| 2016 | 56,886 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 49,732 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 53,339 | 2.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.