Kia Ceed: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.1% of Kia Ceed MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19,500 | 6.8% |
| 2008 | 35,591 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 56,886 | 6.0% |
| 2017 | 49,732 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 53,339 | 5.5% |
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.