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D5 YKN

2015 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,745 mi
Last recorded97,745 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 YKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp broken (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and attached arms front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,925 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and both suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 89,925 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and both suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge/ tyre at 2mm (outer tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,099 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,916 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 67,916 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,601 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 48,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 39,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,064 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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D5 YKN is a 2015 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D5 YKN, 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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D5 YKN is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 January 2015.

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