2019 Kia Xceed First Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 681 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Kia Xceed First Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 33 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.9% | 6 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 21 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 3 | Washers | 6 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 3 |
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 | 22.2% | 151 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.9% | 115 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.8% | 53 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.6% | 52 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.8% | 12 |
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 | 413 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 237 | 10.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 173 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 164 | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 169 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 174 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Xceed First Isg
Before buying a 2019 Kia Xceed First Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.9% 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 (3.1% 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.
- 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 2019 Kia Xceed First Isgs pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 681 2019 Kia Xceed First Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Kia Xceed First Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by visibility (3.1%).
Does the 2019 Xceed First Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 681 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.