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Kia Xceed 2 Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Xceed 2 Isg reliable? We analysed 15,540 real MOT tests across 5,866 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 15,540 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.1%
Typical Mileage
29,339mi
Annual Mileage
7,503mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Xceed 2 Isg is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Xceed 2 Isg.

Kia Xceed 2 Isg Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Xceed 2 Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Xceed 2 Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Xceed 2 Isg to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.5%
2022
87.3%
2021
88.1%
2020
90.2%
2019

Kia Xceed 2 Isg Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Xceed 2 Isg models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 354
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63

Kia Xceed 2 Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Xceed 2 Isg owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,131 mi/yr
Typical
7,503 mi/yr
Average
8,269 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,449 mi/yr

Kia Xceed 2 Isg MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Xceed 2 Isg year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 3,860 88.5% 19,767 28,612 39,952
2021 3,516 87.3% 21,167 28,946 38,482
2020 7,095 88.1% 20,774 29,550 40,164
2019 549 90.2% 21,142 30,178 42,281

How Long Does a Kia Xceed 2 Isg Last?

Based on 5,866 Kia Xceed 2 Isg vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Kia Xceed 2 Isg Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Xceed 2 Isg MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
29,339 mi
75th Percentile
40,021 mi
95th Percentile
59,253 mi
Max Recorded
382,529 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Xceed 2 Isg

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

90.2% MOT pass rate from 549 tests

Year to avoid
2021

87.3% MOT pass rate from 3,516 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 2 Isg is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 549 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kia Xceed 2 Isg Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Xceed 2 Isg THIS CAR 88.1% 15,540 29,339 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
Rolls Royce Phantom 93.4% 14,291 29,293 mi 55 yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Xceed 2 Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Xceed 2 Isg?

The Kia Xceed 2 Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.1% across 15,540 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 Xceed 2 Isg 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 Xceed 2 Isg owner drives around 7,503 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 Xceed 2 Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Xceed 2 Isg reliable?
Based on 15,540 MOT tests, the Kia Xceed 2 Isg has a 88.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Xceed 2 Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Xceed 2 Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Xceed 2 Isg does around 7,503 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Xceed 2 Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Xceed 2 Isg?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Kia Xceed 2 Isg?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 2 Isg is 2019 with a 90.2% pass rate across 549 tests.