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AF71 XAA

2021 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,882 mi
Last recorded23,882 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Ceed30,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF71 XAA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 23,882 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 17,815 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 17,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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AF71 XAA is a 2021 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF71 XAA, 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 AF71 XAA?

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What year was AF71 XAA registered?

AF71 XAA is a 2021 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 September 2021.

Is AF71 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF71 XAA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF71 XAA have outstanding finance?

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