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

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Is the Kia Xceed 3 Isg reliable? We analysed 16,840 real MOT tests across 5,881 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 16,840 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.3%
Typical Mileage
27,980mi
Annual Mileage
7,042mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Xceed 3 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 Isg.

Kia Xceed 3 Isg Number Plates

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

Kia Xceed 3 Isg MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90.3%
2022
88%
2021
87.5%
2020
89.6%
2019

Kia Xceed 3 Isg Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44

Kia Xceed 3 Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,847 mi/yr
Typical
7,042 mi/yr
Average
7,955 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,921 mi/yr

Kia Xceed 3 Isg MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 3,012 90.3% 20,269 26,985 35,877
2021 4,647 88.0% 19,145 27,668 38,652
2020 7,556 87.5% 19,530 28,373 39,243
2019 1,067 89.6% 18,989 27,144 38,146

How Long Does a Kia Xceed 3 Isg Last?

Based on 5,881 Kia Xceed 3 Isg vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Kia Xceed 3 Isg Mileage Distribution

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

Median
27,980 mi
75th Percentile
38,604 mi
95th Percentile
57,146 mi
Max Recorded
322,636 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Xceed 3 Isg

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

Best year
2022

90.3% MOT pass rate from 3,012 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.5% MOT pass rate from 7,556 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 3 Isg is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 3,012 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.5% — 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 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 Isg THIS CAR 88.3% 16,840 27,980 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
Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 82.2% 8,864 28,032 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Kia Xceed 3 Isg?

The Kia Xceed 3 Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 16,840 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 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 Isg owner drives around 7,042 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 Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Xceed 3 Isg reliable?
Based on 16,840 MOT tests, the Kia Xceed 3 Isg has a 88.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Xceed 3 Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Xceed 3 Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Xceed 3 Isg does around 7,042 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Xceed 3 Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Xceed 3 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 Isg?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 3 Isg is 2022 with a 90.3% pass rate across 3,012 tests.