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AR05 SOW

2015 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,956 mi
Last recorded160,956 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 SOW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 160,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,457 miles

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,570 miles

front fog lamps inop

Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,171 miles

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

Unable to test rear seat belts due to dog bed on back seats.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 41,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,182 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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AR05 SOW is a 2015 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR05 SOW, 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 AR05 SOW registered?

AR05 SOW is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 May 2015.

Is AR05 SOW safe to buy?

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