2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,164 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).

Pass rate

1,164

MOT tests analysed

9.6%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

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 — 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	7.6%	88
2	Visibility	3.4%	39
3	Lighting & signalling	0.8%	9
4	Brakes	0.5%	6
5	Suspension	0.5%	6
6	Road wheels	0.3%	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 — 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	47
2	Wipers	39
3	Headlamp aim	10
4	Pins and bushes	8
5	Washers	5
6	Registration plates	4

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.7%	288
2	Suspension	8.8%	103
3	Other defects	5.1%	60
4	Brakes	2.9%	34
5	Visibility	2.9%	34
6	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	6

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 — 2021 Xceed First Phev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	573	8.4%
30-60k	494	10.7%
60-90k	74	12.2%

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 — 2021 Xceed First Phev S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN)	1,134	9.6%
Hybrid	30	10.0%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Xceed First Phev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	556	8.8%
2025	578	10.4%

What to check before buying a 2021 Xceed First Phev S-A

Before buying a 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (7.6% 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 (3.4% 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 (0.8% 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 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-As pass their MOT?

90.4% of the 1,164 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Kia Xceed First Phev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.4%).

Does the 2021 Xceed First Phev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,164 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.