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

Across 651 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

651

MOT tests analysed

8.6%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

4.1

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 Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.9%	32
2	Visibility	3.4%	22
3	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	7
4	Suspension	0.9%	6
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.6%	4
6	Brakes	0.3%	2

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 Phev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	20
2	Wipers	18
3	Washers	8
4	Pins and bushes	8
5	Door condition	4
6	Steering rack	2

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 Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.1%	157
2	Suspension	9.2%	60
3	Other defects	8.3%	54
4	Brakes	4.5%	29
5	Visibility	2.5%	16
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	3

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 Phev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	337	9.5%
30-60k	240	7.5%
60-90k	39	12.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2020 Xceed First Phev S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN)	453	9.0%
Hybrid	198	7.6%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Xceed First Phev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	198	7.6%
2024	222	9.0%
2025	231	9.1%

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

Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A, 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 (3.4% 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 (1.1% 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 2020 Kia Xceed First Phev S-As pass their MOT?

91.4% of the 651 2020 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by visibility (3.4%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 651 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.