Kia Ceed

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 205,250 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

205,250

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (90%)

Years Covered

About the Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed was MOT tested 205,250 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (2007 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 3,482 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Kia Ceeds pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 15 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 110,191 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 21,656 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Ceed is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Kia models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1482cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Kia Ceed?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)

vs Kia brand average-5% (86% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Kia Ceed by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	98%	48	21,656 mi
2022	92%	506	37,134 mi
2021	90%	3,482	27,730 mi
2020	89%	3,198	33,988 mi
2019	88%	12,981	45,586 mi
2018	88%	17,466	52,574 mi
2017	85%	14,953	61,416 mi
2016	84%	16,329	69,144 mi
2015	82%	19,157	75,249 mi
2014	78%	19,745	82,286 mi
2013	75%	20,387	93,476 mi
2012	72%	22,061	99,894 mi
2011	71%	13,247	103,130 mi
2010	70%	15,316	102,853 mi
2009	70%	12,978	101,223 mi
2008	69%	8,732	107,723 mi
2007	68%	4,664	110,191 mi

Questions about the Kia Ceed

Is the Kia Ceed reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (2007 to 2023), the Kia Ceed averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 205,250 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Kia Ceed has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Kia Ceed has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 68%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.