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Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 701 real MOT tests across 370 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 701 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.0%
Typical Mileage
28,641mi
Annual Mileage
8,139mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Xceed 4 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 Xceed 4 PHEV S-a.

Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.4%
2022
89.5%
2021

Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,315 mi/yr
Typical
8,139 mi/yr
Average
10,258 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,480 mi/yr

Kia Xceed 4 PHEV 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 PHEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 477 90.4% 19,800 28,053 38,984
2021 200 89.5% 21,706 30,048 40,126

How Long Does a Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a Last?

Based on 370 Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,641 mi
75th Percentile
39,831 mi
95th Percentile
72,417 mi
Max Recorded
146,267 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a

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

Best year
2022

90.4% MOT pass rate from 477 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.5% MOT pass rate from 200 tests

The best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 477 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.5% — 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 4 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 Xceed 4 PHEV S-a THIS CAR 90.0% 701 28,641 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
Ford Kuga St-line TDCI Auto 98.5% 274 49,226 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a?

The Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% across 701 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 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 Xceed 4 PHEV S-a owner drives around 8,139 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 4 PHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 701 MOT tests, the Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a has a 90.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a does around 8,139 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a?
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 4 PHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kia Xceed 4 PHEV S-a is 2022 with a 90.4% pass rate across 477 tests.