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Kia Ceed 1 CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Ceed 1 CRDI reliable? We analysed 555 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 555 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.9%
Typical Mileage
74,156mi
Annual Mileage
7,543mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Ceed 1 CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Ceed 1 CRDI.

Kia Ceed 1 CRDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Ceed 1 CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Ceed 1 CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Ceed 1 CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,554 mi/yr
Typical
7,543 mi/yr
Average
8,378 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,306 mi/yr

Kia Ceed 1 CRDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Ceed 1 CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
74,156 mi
75th Percentile
106,726 mi
95th Percentile
150,291 mi
Max Recorded
733,636 mi

How Does the Kia Ceed 1 CRDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Ceed 1 CRDI THIS CAR 87.9% 555 74,156 mi — yrs
Kia Sportage 80.4% 2,634,551 53,679 mi 26 yrs
Kia Picanto 77.1% 2,626,043 39,084 mi 22 yrs
Kia Ceed 76.1% 1,665,385 60,630 mi 19 yrs
Renault Clio Techno Tce 90.2% 955 19,553 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Ceed 1 CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Ceed 1 CRDI?

The Kia Ceed 1 CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 555 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Ceed 1 CRDI owner drives around 7,543 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kia Ceed 1 CRDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Ceed 1 CRDI reliable?
Based on 555 MOT tests, the Kia Ceed 1 CRDI has a 87.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Ceed 1 CRDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Ceed 1 CRDI do per year?
The typical Kia Ceed 1 CRDI does around 7,543 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Ceed 1 CRDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Ceed 1 CRDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.