2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,036 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.0% in the 60-90k group versus 3.9% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,036

MOT tests analysed

8.5%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

2.9

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 — 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.2%	54
2	Visibility	4.4%	46
3	Lighting & signalling	1.3%	13
4	Suspension	0.8%	8
5	Brakes	0.4%	4
6	Emissions & environmental	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 — 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	45
2	Tread depth	29
3	Washers	13
4	Headlamp aim	10
5	Pins and bushes	8
6	Tyre pressure monitoring system	4

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	21.8%	226
2	Suspension	7.0%	72
3	Other defects	6.1%	63
4	Brakes	3.9%	40
5	Visibility	3.8%	39
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.6%	6

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 — 2022 Xceed 3 Phev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	410	3.9%
30-60k	494	11.7%
60-90k	118	11.0%

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 — 2022 Xceed 3 Phev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	84	13.1%
2025	933	8.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Xceed 3 Phev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A, 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 (4.4% 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 (1.3% 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 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-As pass their MOT?

91.5% of the 1,036 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by visibility (4.4%).

Does the 2022 Xceed 3 Phev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 11.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,036 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.