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Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg reliable? We analysed 1,636 real MOT tests across 405 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,636 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.1%
Typical Mileage
35,419mi
Annual Mileage
8,928mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Xceed 3 CRDI 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 3 CRDI Isg.

Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.9%
2020
88.4%
2019

Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5

Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,412 mi/yr
Typical
8,928 mi/yr
Average
9,966 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,126 mi/yr

Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 1,276 88.9% 23,668 34,240 47,528
2019 293 88.4% 25,615 38,050 50,694

How Long Does a Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg Last?

Based on 405 Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,419 mi
75th Percentile
48,736 mi
95th Percentile
72,178 mi
Max Recorded
124,039 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg

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

Best year
2020

88.9% MOT pass rate from 1,276 tests

Year to avoid
2019

88.4% MOT pass rate from 293 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.9% across 1,276 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.4% — 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 3 CRDI 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 3 CRDI Isg THIS CAR 89.1% 1,636 35,419 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
Suzuki Dl 650 X AM1 97.2% 497 7,866 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg?

The Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 1,636 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 3 CRDI 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 3 CRDI Isg owner drives around 8,928 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 3 CRDI Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg reliable?
Based on 1,636 MOT tests, the Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg has a 89.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg does around 8,928 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Xceed 3 CRDI 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 3 CRDI Isg?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 3 CRDI Isg is 2020 with a 88.9% pass rate across 1,276 tests.