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DC15 VUP

2015 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 VUP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 117,142 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 117,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 105,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 84,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,262 miles

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,261 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,741 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 26,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside 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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DC15 VUP is a 2015 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC15 VUP, 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 DC15 VUP registered?

DC15 VUP is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 August 2015.

Is DC15 VUP safe to buy?

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