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AJ17 OLD

2020 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,411 mi
Last recorded43,411 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 OLD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 43,411 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 43,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2024 26,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 17,453 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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AJ17 OLD is a 2020 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 30,750 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 AJ17 OLD, 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 6 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ17 OLD registered?

AJ17 OLD is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is AJ17 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 OLD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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