2020 Kia Xceed Isg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,050 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Kia Xceed Isg, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.9% in the 60-90k group versus 9.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 120 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 112 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 40 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 22 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 114 |
| 2 | Wipers | 108 |
| 3 | Washers | 36 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 35 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 17 |
| 6 | Door condition | 17 |
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 | 23.6% | 483 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 294 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.5% | 174 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.7% | 158 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 80 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 8 |
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 | 1,211 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 777 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 56 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 675 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 668 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 705 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Xceed Isg
Before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed Isg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.9% 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 (5.5% 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 (1.9% 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 2020 Kia Xceed Isgs pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 2,050 2020 Kia Xceed Isg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Kia Xceed Isg?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2020 Xceed Isg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,050 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.