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FY70 XWC

2020 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,711 mi
Last recorded133,711 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY70 XWC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 113,710 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 31,228 miles

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

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

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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FY70 XWC is a 2020 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 30,750 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 FY70 XWC, 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 6 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY70 XWC registered?

FY70 XWC is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 October 2020.

Is FY70 XWC safe to buy?

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