2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,045 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.8% in the 60-90k group versus 6.9% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,045

MOT tests analysed

7.8%

Fail rate

better than

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 3 Isg S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.8%	99
2	Visibility	3.9%	80
3	Brakes	1.3%	27
4	Lighting & signalling	1.0%	21
5	Suspension	0.6%	12
6	Other defects	0.2%	4

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 3 Isg S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	82
2	Tread depth	79
3	Brake pads	21
4	Headlamp aim	19
5	Pins and bushes	16
6	Brake discs	14

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.4%	437
2	Brakes	15.4%	316
3	Other defects	7.6%	155
4	Suspension	5.7%	116
5	Visibility	2.3%	46
6	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	12

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 3 Isg S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,304	6.9%
30-60k	700	9.1%
60-90k	39	12.8%

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 3 Isg S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	30	6.7%
2023	686	8.3%
2024	665	7.7%
2025	664	7.4%

What to check before buying a 2020 Xceed 3 Isg S-A

Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.8% 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 (3.9% 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.
Brakes (1.3% 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 3 Isg S-As pass their MOT?

92.2% of the 2,045 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by visibility (3.9%).

Does the 2020 Xceed 3 Isg S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,045 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.