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

Across 1,228 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

1,228

MOT tests analysed

9.2%

Fail rate

in line with

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 First Isg S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.6%	69
2	Visibility	3.2%	39
3	Brakes	1.6%	20
4	Lighting & signalling	1.0%	12
5	Suspension	0.7%	8
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.2%	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 First Isg S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	50
2	Wipers	47
3	Headlamp aim	15
4	Brake pads	12
5	Pins and bushes	10
6	Brake discs	4

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.9%	244
2	Brakes	13.1%	161
3	Suspension	7.4%	91
4	Other defects	6.3%	78
5	Visibility	2.9%	36
6	Lighting & signalling	0.6%	7

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 First Isg S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	798	8.3%
30-60k	402	10.7%

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 First Isg S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	406	6.9%
2024	401	11.0%
2025	407	9.8%

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

Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.6% 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.
Visibility (3.2% 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 (1.6% 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 First Isg S-As pass their MOT?

90.8% of the 1,228 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.2%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,228 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.