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DS65 HWR

2015 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS65 HWR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 86,433 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

slight uneveness in park brake application (nearside slow)

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,872 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

daytime running lamps inoperative

Fail 25 Oct 2024 79,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

daytime running lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,839 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

day time running lamps inoperative

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 67,479 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,669 miles

Offside Front seat belt intermittently sticks in the buckle

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Front drivers seat belt buckle intermittently sticking

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,470 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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DS65 HWR is a 2015 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS65 HWR, 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 DS65 HWR registered?

DS65 HWR is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is DS65 HWR safe to buy?

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