Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 2,635 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
2,635
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (94%)
Years Covered
4
About the Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
The Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A was MOT tested 2,635 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 1,241 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 31,178 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 27,682 miles.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Xceed 3 Isg S-A performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Kia range.
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 Xceed 3 Isg S-A by Year
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Questions about the Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A
Is the Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2019 to 2022), the Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 2,635 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 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 94%.
Which year Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 93%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-As more reliable?
The Kia Xceed 3 Isg S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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