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2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xceed 3 Phev S-a models manufactured in 2023, based on 311 real MOT test results.

92.3%
Pass Rate
7.7%
Fail Rate
311
Total Tests
25,348
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Xceed 3 Phev S-a cars tested in 2023. Want to see how cars built in 2023 hold up over time?

View 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a vintage page โ†’ (91.5% current pass rate)

2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a MOT Analysis

The 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a has an MOT pass rate of 92.3% based on 311 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,348 miles on the odometer. With a 7.7% failure rate, the 2023 Xceed 3 Phev S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a is Tyres, responsible for 11.9% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Visibility is the second most common issue at 2.6%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 2023 models only. The overall Xceed 3 Phev S-a page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres11.9%37
2Visibility2.6%8
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.3%1
4Non-component Advisories0.3%1
5Road Wheels0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 25,348 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres4.69% per 10K miVisibility1.01% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.13% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.13% per 10K miWheels0.13% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres4.6911.9%37
Visibility1.012.6%8
Lamps & Electrical0.130.3%1
Non-component advisories0.130.3%1
Wheels0.130.3%1

Mileage Statistics

25,348
Mean
12,903
Median
3,520
25th Percentile
35,922
75th Percentile
3.04% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a has an MOT pass rate of 92.3% based on 311 tests โ€” well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,348 miles on the odometer. With a 7.7% failure rate, the 2023 Xceed 3 Phev S-a is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 25,348 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres โ€” 11.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 11.9% of MOT failures on 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: ยฃ50โ€“200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin โ€” if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Visibility โ€” 2.6% of failures

Visibility issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: ยฃ10โ€“300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks โ€” damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment โ€” 0.3% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2023 Kia Xceed 3 Phev S-a models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: ยฃ5โ€“50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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