Model reliability

Kia Ceed reliability

The Kia Ceed fails its MOT about as often as most cars 6 to 10 years old: 27.6% of 52,611 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

16.3% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 19,205 MOT tests of Kia Ceeds this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 34% more oftenTyre condition4.3% vs 3.2%Fix about £90

Fails 90% more oftenWipers4% vs 2.1%

Fails 31% more oftenTyre tread depth2.1% vs 1.6%Fix about £90

Advised 37% more oftenMechanical brake components16.6% vs 12.1%

6 to 10 years old

27.6% failed their MOT

About average

From 52,611 MOT tests of Kia Ceeds this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 5× as oftenSteering linkage components5.1% vs 1.1%

Fails 2× as oftenBrake performance4.3% vs 1.9%

Fails 52% more oftenSuspension arms3.5% vs 2.3%

Fails 35% more oftenHeadlamps2.3% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Advised 38% more oftenSuspension arms7.3% vs 5.3%

Advised 2× as oftenBrake performance4.6% vs 2%

Over 10 years old

46.6% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 45,025 MOT tests of Kia Ceeds this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 79% more oftenBrake performance10.4% vs 5.8%

Fails 60% more oftenPosition lamps8.5% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenStop lamp8.1% vs 3.9%Fix about £30

Fails 86% more oftenAnti-roll bars7.8% vs 4.2%

Advised 38% more oftenMechanical brake components23.3% vs 16.9%

Advised 63% more oftenSuspension arms19.7% vs 12.1%

Advised 93% more oftenAnti-roll bars11.6% vs 6%

Advised 2× as oftenBrake performance9.2% vs 4.6%

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Kia Ceed

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2025/0582 Mar 2025Built 2019–2023Kia Ceed PHEV HCA Fuse Replacement

The printed circuit board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) may become contaminated with fluid. A fluid contaminated PCB may lead to an electrical short circuit which in extreme cases may potentially result in a fire in the engine compartment while driving.

Fix: Check vehicle for Diagnostic Trouble Codes if HCA related codes are found replace the HCA its connector and reduced amperage fuse modifying the fuse board to suit. If no related DTC are recorded fit reduced amperage fuse only modifying the fuse board to suit.

Recalled models: Ceed PHEV · 3 vehicles

R/2023/25529 Sept 2023Built 2018–2020The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.

The mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal.�

Fix: Remove the mesh filter and check the vacuum pump for damage if damaged replace the pump/drive belt.

Recalled models: CEED · 20,781 vehicles

R/2020/3573 Feb 2021Built 2019–2020Vehicles may have brake fluid contamination caused by topping up with an incorrect fluid

On affected vehicles there may be some contamination of the brake fluid due to topping up with an incorrect fluid.

Fix: Replace the brake master cylinder and change the brake fluid on affected vehicles.

Recalled models: CEE'D CD · 578 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Kia Ceed before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Kia Ceed reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Kia Ceed

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