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EX65 CBU

2015 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Ceed52,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX65 CBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 124,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 124,092 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Permit x2 (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by tow bar (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 105,192 miles

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

Nearside Washer Jet Inoperative

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 105,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Washer Jet Inoperative

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 88,315 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 88,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 71,918 miles

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 71,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear towball/hitch restricting rear registration plate number

Fail 20 Jul 2022 57,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear towball/hitch restricting rear registration plate number

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,458 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 42,458 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 33,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2019 25,697 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front position lamp flickering sporadically

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Sep 2018 19,978 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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EX65 CBU is a 2015 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX65 CBU, 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 EX65 CBU registered?

EX65 CBU is a 2015 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2015.

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