Kia Ceed 2 CRDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kia Ceed 2 CRDI reliable? We analysed 647 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.
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The Kia Ceed 2 CRDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Ceed 2 CRDI.
Kia Ceed 2 CRDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Kia Ceed 2 CRDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1582cc
- Power
- 113 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 62.8 mpg
- Urban
- 53.3 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 70.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1350
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 118 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £30
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 17 of 50
Kia Ceed 2 CRDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kia Ceed 2 CRDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kia Ceed 2 CRDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kia Ceed 2 CRDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kia Ceed 2 CRDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kia Ceed 2 CRDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kia Ceed 2 CRDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kia Ceed 2 CRDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kia Ceed 2 CRDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kia Ceed 2 CRDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Kia Ceed 2 CRDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Ceed 2 CRDI THIS CAR | 82.2% | 647 | 105,182 mi | — yrs |
| Kia Sportage | 80.4% | 2,634,551 | 53,679 mi | 26 yrs |
| Kia Picanto | 77.1% | 2,626,043 | 39,084 mi | 22 yrs |
| Kia Ceed | 76.1% | 1,665,385 | 60,630 mi | 19 yrs |
| Jawa Economy | 94.2% | 225 | 72 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Ceed 2 CRDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kia Ceed 2 CRDIShould you buy a used Kia Ceed 2 CRDI?
The Kia Ceed 2 CRDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.2% across 647 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kia Ceed 2 CRDI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kia Ceed 2 CRDI owner drives around 6,950 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.