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AJ15 LZU

2015 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,605 mi
Last recorded38,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 LZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 38,605 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 32,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and also perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split, still clearing effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 26,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and also perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split, still clearing effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 18,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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AJ15 LZU is a 2015 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ15 LZU, 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.

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What year was AJ15 LZU registered?

AJ15 LZU is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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