Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a reliable? We analysed 936 real MOT tests across 395 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Xceed 4 Isg 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 Xceed 4 Isg S-a.
Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 163 | 90.8% | 18,702 | 25,261 | 33,022 |
| 2021 | 741 | 90.1% | 17,359 | 24,228 | 32,883 |
How Long Does a Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a Last?
Based on 395 Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Xceed 4 Isg 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 Xceed 4 Isg S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.8% MOT pass rate from 163 tests
90.1% MOT pass rate from 741 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 163 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kia Xceed 4 Isg 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 Xceed 4 Isg S-a THIS CAR | 90.5% | 936 | 24,727 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 |
| Peugeot 308 Allure Premium P-tech Ss A | 89.1% | 1,453 | 25,245 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-aShould you buy a used Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a?
The Kia Xceed 4 Isg S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 936 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 4 Isg 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 Xceed 4 Isg S-a owner drives around 6,115 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.