2020 Kia Xceed 2 Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,077 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed 2 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 (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.9% | 358 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.9% | 239 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 85 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 59 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 36 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 33 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 393 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 189 |
| 3 | Washers | 79 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 57 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 46 |
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 | 24.2% | 1,473 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.1% | 980 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.7% | 466 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.4% | 450 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 154 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 82 |
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 | 3,368 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,473 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 211 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 121 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 1,950 | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 1,974 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 2,032 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xceed 2 Isg
Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed 2 Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.9% 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 (3.9% 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 (1.4% 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 Isgs pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 6,077 2020 Kia Xceed 2 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 Isg?
Visibility, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.9%).
Does the 2020 Xceed 2 Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,077 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.