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L555 LXM

2023 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,169 mi
Last recorded16,169 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Kia Ceed28,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 LXM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 16,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,707 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,364 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 49,185 miles

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Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,303 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has puncture screw in tyre

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn and smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper torn and smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has puncture screw in tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 21,439 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))

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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L555 LXM is a 2023 Kia Ceed in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2023 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 28,988 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 L555 LXM, 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 3 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L555 LXM registered?

L555 LXM is a 2023 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2023.

Is L555 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 LXM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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