Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 965 real MOT tests across 239 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a.
Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 366 | 86.1% | 27,166 | 43,886 | 80,119 |
| 2020 | 582 | 87.8% | 31,366 | 49,080 | 70,434 |
How Long Does a Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a Last?
Based on 239 Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.8% MOT pass rate from 582 tests
86.1% MOT pass rate from 366 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.8% across 582 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a THIS CAR | 87.3% | 965 | 47,473 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 |
| Fiat Ulysse 1.9 Td S | 65.6% | 999 | 127,448 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 965 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-a owner drives around 10,701 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.