Kia Xceed Gt-line Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Xceed Gt-line reliable? We analysed 747 real MOT tests across 743 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Xceed Gt-line is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Xceed Gt-line.
Kia Xceed Gt-line Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Xceed Gt-line. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Xceed Gt-line MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kia Xceed Gt-line to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kia Xceed Gt-line Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Xceed Gt-line models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Xceed Gt-line MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kia Xceed Gt-line year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 562 | 89.3% | 18,700 | 26,434 | 35,843 |
| 2022 | 173 | 92.5% | 15,444 | 20,753 | 27,574 |
How Long Does a Kia Xceed Gt-line Last?
Based on 743 Kia Xceed Gt-line vehicles on UK roads.
Kia Xceed Gt-line Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Xceed Gt-line 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 Gt-line
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.5% MOT pass rate from 173 tests
89.3% MOT pass rate from 562 tests
The best year to buy a used Kia Xceed Gt-line is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 173 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.3% — 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 Gt-line Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Xceed Gt-line THIS CAR | 90.2% | 747 | 24,864 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 |
| Audi Q5 S Line TDI QUATTRO | 86.5% | 993 | 102,154 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Xceed Gt-line outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kia Xceed Gt-line has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 747 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 Gt-line with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.