Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S A (2020)

278 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2020 Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 278 real MOT records for the 2020 Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 12.3% above UK average
92.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
34,276
typical mileage
23,398–45,241 middle half
9.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.32
avg MOT failures per car
over 3.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S A

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.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S A 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.

23,398
low mileage
34,276
typical
45,241
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S A vehicles fall between 23,398 and 45,241 miles.

2020 Kia Xceed 3 PHEV S A — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 264 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

258 264 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.32
Avg failures per vehicle
2.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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