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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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.
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.
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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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.