Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,825 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
1,825
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (92%)
Years Covered
4
About the Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A
The Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A was MOT tested 1,825 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2020 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably 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 92% from 832 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 41,673 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 26,482 miles.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Xceed 3 PHEV S-A performs 5 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.
Full 2023 detailsHow reliable is the Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A?
Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A by Year
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Questions about the Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A
Is the Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2020 to 2023), the Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 1,825 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 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 92%.
Which year Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 91%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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