Kia Ceed: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 11.1% of Kia Ceed MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19,500 | 20.8% |
| 2008 | 35,591 | 20.6% |
| 2016 | 56,886 | 5.7% |
| 2017 | 49,732 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 53,339 | 3.4% |
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.