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BS56 JCS

2015 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,920 mi
Last recorded40,920 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS56 JCS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 37,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 31,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 28,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 25,741 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 22,285 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 16,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 10,324 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 10,297 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Flickering on and off constantly (1.1.A.3b)

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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BS56 JCS is a 2015 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BS56 JCS, 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 BS56 JCS registered?

BS56 JCS is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 January 2015.

Is BS56 JCS safe to buy?

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