2019 Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 267 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 14 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 8 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.5% | 4 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 8 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 3 |
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 | 22.1% | 59 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.7% | 50 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.6% | 31 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.1% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 2 |
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 | 96 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 136 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 33 | 6.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 65 | 6.2% |
| 2023 | 67 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 64 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 71 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Xceed 3 Crdi Isg
Before buying a 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.2% 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.
- Visibility (3.0% 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.
- 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 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isgs pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 267 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Xceed 3 Crdi Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2019 Xceed 3 Crdi Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 6.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 267 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.