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AE15 ZLK

2015 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,730 mi
Last recorded44,730 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 ZLK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 44,730 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 42,533 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,433 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 40,431 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose 4x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,671 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 23,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 23,479 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 21,212 miles

front wiper smearing slightly

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre low on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2019 21,212 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front wiper smearing slightly

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,603 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm on edges

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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AE15 ZLK is a 2015 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 52,643 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE15 ZLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE15 ZLK registered?

AE15 ZLK is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is AE15 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 ZLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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