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

Across 954 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.5% in the 90-120k group versus 5.0% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

954

MOT tests analysed

7.1%

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 Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.9%	37
2	Visibility	3.7%	35
3	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	11
4	Suspension	0.8%	8
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.5%	5
6	Brakes	0.3%	3

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 Phev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	39
2	Tread depth	22
3	Pins and bushes	11
4	Washers	7
5	Headlamp aim	6
6	Door condition	3

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 Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.8%	227
2	Suspension	8.3%	79
3	Brakes	6.1%	58
4	Other defects	4.5%	43
5	Visibility	3.3%	31
6	Body, structure & corrosion	1.3%	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 Phev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	380	5.0%
30-60k	420	9.0%
60-90k	109	5.5%
90-120k	38	10.5%

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 Phev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	300	7.0%
2024	328	8.8%
2025	321	5.6%

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

Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.

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.
Visibility (3.7% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

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 Phev S-As pass their MOT?

92.9% of the 954 2020 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 954 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.