Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 549 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
549
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (90%)
Years Covered
2
About the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A
The Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A was MOT tested 549 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 217 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 83%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 49,600 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 44,948 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A by Year
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Questions about the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A
Is the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 549 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above 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 3 PHEV S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Kia Ceed 3 PHEV S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 83%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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