2020 Kia Xceed First Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,065 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 46 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.9% | 42 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.2% | 13 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 11 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 45 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 19 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 6 | Washers | 8 |
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 | 22.8% | 243 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 155 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 76 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.6% | 70 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 36 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 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 | 668 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 373 | 11.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 358 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 340 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 355 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xceed First Isg
Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (3.9% 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 (2.0% 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 Isgs pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 1,065 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Xceed First Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.9%).
Does the 2020 Xceed First Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,065 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.