Car statistics
Kia Xceed statistics
How many Kia Xceeds are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 24,774 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 40,424 +7.4% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 211 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 87.7% Cars of the same ages 88.0%
- Rank by number licensed No. 174 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed count At its peak highest since 2019
- Average annual mileage 8,314 miles a year
How many Kia Xceeds are left in Great Britain?
There were 40,424 Kia Xceeds licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 211 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2019.
Kia Xceeds licensed in Great Britain
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 935 |
| 2020 | 7,002 |
| 2021 | 14,537 |
| 2022 | 22,814 |
| 2023 | 30,463 |
| 2024 | 36,394 |
| 2025 | 40,020 |
| 2026 | 40,424 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Kia Xceed MOT reliability
In 2025, 87.7% of Kia Xceed MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Kia Xceeds tested pass 88.0% of the time, so the Kia Xceed does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 87.0%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Kia Xceed vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Kia Xceed | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 89.1% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 86.8% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 87.6% | 83.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Kia Xceed MOT failures
Visibility is the most common reason a Kia Xceed fails its MOT, appearing on 37.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.3% of Kia Xceed tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 37.6% |
| Tyres | 36.7% |
| Brakes | 15.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.4% |
| Suspension | 7.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Kia Xceed MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Kia Xceed failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 29.5% of 3,039 failed tests. 39.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 29.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 16.6% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 10.7% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 9.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 6.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 5.0% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 4.4% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 3.3% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.2% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 3.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 9.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.9% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.8% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.5% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres | 1.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Kia Xceed by year
4 years of the Kia Xceed, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2019 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (88.0% passed first time) and the 2021 cars worst (86.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 962 | 938 | 88.0% |
| 2020 | 6,413 | 6,912 | 86.8% |
| 2021 | 6,930 | 6,790 | 86.8% |
| 2022 | 8,804 | 9,047 | 89.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Kia Xceed annual mileage
The average Kia Xceed covers 8,314 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 8,309 |
| 6–7 years | 8,371 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Kia Xceed registrations over time
Registrations of Kia Xceeds for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 9,210 in 2022. In 2025, 3,630 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 946 |
| ’20 | 7,107 |
| ’21 | 6,921 |
| ’22 | 9,210 |
| ’23 | 8,344 |
| ’24 | 5,684 |
| ’25 | 3,630 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Kia Xceed engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 41,197 Kia Xceeds licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 52.2% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 26.4% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has fallen from 72.4% in 2019 to 6.9%. Plug-in hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2019 and 11.0% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 21,507 licensed | 52.2% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 10,894 licensed | 26.4% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 5,949 licensed | 14.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 2,847 licensed | 6.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 21,506 | 52.2% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 10,510 | 25.5% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Plug-in hybrid | 4,529 | 11.0% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 2,847 | 6.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 1,076 | 2.6% |
Engine sizes, 2019 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 901–1,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 0.0% | 18.6% | 9.1% | 72.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | 49.4% | 14.7% | 36.0% |
| 2021 | 15.8% | 45.7% | 19.1% | 19.4% |
| 2022 | 27.1% | 43.8% | 16.8% | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 42.4% | 32.3% | 16.2% | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 49.7% | 26.9% | 15.7% | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 52.2% | 26.4% | 14.4% | 6.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2019 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | Diesel | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 90.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 85.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 80.9% | 10.0% | 7.6% | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 83.2% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 83.8% | 12.1% | 3.4% | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 84.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 84.9% | 11.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Kia Xceed fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Kia Xceed from 2019, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 40.4 to 55.4 mpg, with CO2 of 133 to 159 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 167.6 to 201.8 mpg (weighted).
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 44.1–47.1 | 135–146 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 13 |
| 1.4 petrol | 40.4–42.8 | 150–159 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 5 |
| 1.5 petrol | 44.8–47.1 | 137–144 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 28 |
| 1.6 petrol | 42.1 | 152 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.6 diesel | 52.3–55.4 | 133–141 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 4 |
| 1.0 petrol hybrid | 45.5–47.0 | 135–140 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 5 |
| 1.6 plug-in hybrid | 167.6–201.8 | 32–38 | 2020–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 5 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Plug-in hybrid figures are VCA’s weighted values, which count driving on battery power as well as on fuel.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “XCeed”, “XCeed MY22”, “Xceed MY25”, “XCeed MY23”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Kia Xceed safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Kia Xceed in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Kia Xceed. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Kia Xceed with other Kia models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Xceed | 40,424 | +7.4% | 211 | 174 | Petrol |
| Kia Sportage | 414,357 | +10.5% | 7,258 | 13 | Petrol |
| Kia Picanto | 217,822 | +3.1% | 6,213 | 35 | Petrol |
| Kia Niro | 133,742 | +9.1% | 654 | 70 | Hybrid |
| Kia Ceed | 121,632 | −2.8% | 3,905 | 79 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 40,635 Xceed records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 24,774 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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