2022 Kia Xceed 4 Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,330 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Xceed 4 Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 40 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 31 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 21 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 23 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 12 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 6 | Washers | 7 |
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 | 19.0% | 253 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.7% | 142 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.0% | 67 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 66 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 35 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 910 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 402 | 9.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | 1.6% |
| 2025 | 1,262 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Xceed 4 Isg
Before buying a 2022 Kia Xceed 4 Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (2.3% 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 (1.6% 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 4 Isgs pass their MOT?
93.8% of the 1,330 2022 Kia Xceed 4 Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Xceed 4 Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Xceed 4 Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,330 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.