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AF70 SCX

2021 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,619 mi
Last recorded41,619 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Ceed30,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF70 SCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 41,619 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 41,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,422 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 31,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 20,738 miles

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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AF70 SCX is a 2021 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 30,777 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 AF70 SCX, 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 5 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF70 SCX?

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What year was AF70 SCX registered?

AF70 SCX is a 2021 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2021.

Is AF70 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF70 SCX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF70 SCX have outstanding finance?

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