Kia Ceed 3 CRDI Isg MHEV (2021)
2021 Kia Ceed 3 CRDI Isg MHEV
CarHunch analysed 227 real MOT records for the 2021 Kia Ceed 3 CRDI Isg MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Kia Ceed 3 CRDI ISG MHEV passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.2% of the time, which is solidly above the UK average of 80%—a good sign for reliability. However, one in five vehicles (20.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously when inspecting a used example.
At around 48,000 miles for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running at a typical mileage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.49 per vehicle suggests the hybrid diesel powertrain is holding up well. Most issues that do crop up are minor advisories (2.5 per vehicle on average), so budget for routine maintenance rather than major repairs—but always get a full pre-purchase inspection and request the complete MOT history to check for any pattern of dangerous defects.
What to check before buying a 2021 Kia Ceed 3 CRDI Isg MHEV
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) | 225 | 84.3% | 0.49 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 83.3% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Kia Ceed 3 CRDI Isg MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Kia Ceed 3 CRDI Isg MHEV vehicles fall between 33,998 and 67,341 miles.
MOT History Averages
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