Kia Ceed GT Isg (2019)
2019 Kia Ceed GT Isg
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2019 Kia Ceed GT Isg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Kia Ceed GT iSG is notably reliable, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6% against the UK average of 80%, and fewer failures per vehicle than most rivals. However, nearly one in four owners (23%) have encountered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a used buyer.
These cars average just over 32,000 miles at test, suggesting they've been driven moderately and should have decent service histories to check. With 4.9 advisories per vehicle logged on average, you're looking at typical wear items rather than systemic issues—focus your pre-purchase inspection on the suspension and brakes, and always get a full service history before committing.
What to check before buying a 2019 Kia Ceed GT Isg
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.
- ⚠️ 23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 146 | 90.6% | 0.52 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 87.5% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Kia Ceed GT Isg 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 2019 Kia Ceed GT Isg vehicles fall between 22,685 and 36,887 miles.
2019 Kia Ceed GT Isg — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 145 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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