2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,408 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).

Pass rate

1,408

MOT tests analysed

6.5%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

3.5

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 — 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.1%	58
2	Tyres	3.6%	51
3	Brakes	0.9%	12
4	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	12
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.4%	5
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	5

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 — 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	62
2	Tread depth	28
3	Brake pads	13
4	Headlamp aim	10
5	Washers	6
6	Pins and bushes	6

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	14.6%	205
2	Brakes	13.0%	183
3	Suspension	6.4%	90
4	Other defects	5.5%	77
5	Visibility	2.6%	37
6	Lighting & signalling	0.4%	5

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 — 2021 Xceed 3 Isg S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	982	4.9%
30-60k	396	10.1%

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 — 2021 Xceed 3 Isg S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	684	6.0%
2025	712	7.0%

What to check before buying a 2021 Xceed 3 Isg S-A

Before buying a 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.

Visibility (4.1% 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 (3.6% 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 (0.9% 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 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-As pass their MOT?

93.5% of the 1,408 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A?

Visibility, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.6%).

Does the 2021 Xceed 3 Isg S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,408 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.