2023 KIA Xceed 1.5L Petrol · RT61 BEC
2023 KIA Xceed (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 44,345 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA XCEED
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RT61 BEC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 44,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RT61 BEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Kia Xceed (RT61 BEC) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Kia XCeed (CD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: KIA XCEED
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- PHEV High-Voltage Battery Relay & OBC Lockouts(Moderate)
Plug-in Hybrid XCeed models can occasionally suffer from on-board charger (OBC) communication lockouts or charging port latch jams, preventing AC charging.
- 1.5 T-GDi Carbon Buildup & Ignition Coil Misfires(Moderate)
Direct-injection 1.5 T-GDi Smartstream petrol engines can develop carbon buildup on intake valves and premature ignition coil failure if run on low-grade fuel or short trips.
- 7-Speed DCT Clutch Judder and Delay(Serious)
The dry-clutch 7DCT can experience friction plate wear and juddering during low-speed crawling and parking manoeuvres.
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- PHEV High-Voltage Battery Relay & OBC LockoutsModerate
Plug-in Hybrid XCeed models can occasionally suffer from on-board charger (OBC) communication lockouts or charging port latch jams, preventing AC charging.
- 1.5 T-GDi Carbon Buildup & Ignition Coil MisfiresModerate
Direct-injection 1.5 T-GDi Smartstream petrol engines can develop carbon buildup on intake valves and premature ignition coil failure if run on low-grade fuel or short trips.
- 7-Speed DCT Clutch Judder and DelaySerious
The dry-clutch 7DCT can experience friction plate wear and juddering during low-speed crawling and parking manoeuvres.
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