2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,150 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.9% in the 60-90k group versus 7.2% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,150

MOT tests analysed

9.1%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.7%	102
2	Tyres	4.1%	89
3	Brakes	2.3%	50
4	Emissions & environmental	1.0%	21
5	Suspension	1.0%	21
6	Lighting & signalling	0.6%	13

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	107
2	Tread depth	53
3	Pins and bushes	36
4	Brake pads	32
5	Washers	24
6	Malfunction indicator lamp	19

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	26.6%	571
2	Brakes	16.1%	346
3	Suspension	11.3%	242
4	Other defects	6.8%	146
5	Visibility	3.2%	69
6	Emissions & environmental	0.7%	15

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Xceed 2 Crdi Isg
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	872	7.2%
30-60k	1,056	9.9%
60-90k	201	12.9%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Xceed 2 Crdi Isg
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	704	7.8%
2024	725	10.5%
2025	706	9.1%

What to check before buying a 2020 Xceed 2 Crdi Isg

Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.

Visibility (4.7% 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.
Tyres (4.1% 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.
Brakes (2.3% 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 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isgs pass their MOT?

90.9% of the 2,150 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Crdi Isg?

Visibility, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).

Does the 2020 Xceed 2 Crdi Isg get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,150 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.