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AO20 ESV

2020 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO20 ESV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 56,969 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 56,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 44,492 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 42,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread with cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread with cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,639 miles

Rear some bands of corrosion on inner face of rear discs

Pass 12 Sep 2023 22,981 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 9,720 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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AO20 ESV is a 2020 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO20 ESV, 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.

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What year was AO20 ESV registered?

AO20 ESV is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2020.

Is AO20 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO20 ESV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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