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BL15 KAO

2015 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,624 mi
Last recorded45,624 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL15 KAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 45,624 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 45,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,393 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,256 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,212 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,710 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 5 Sep 2020 35,076 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 35,039 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and day time running light flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,008 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 34,000 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 18,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 18,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced l.e.ds flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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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BL15 KAO 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 BL15 KAO, 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 BL15 KAO registered?

BL15 KAO is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 August 2015.

Is BL15 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL15 KAO shows 12 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.

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