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L888 HWK

2022 Kia Ceed

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2022 Kia Ceed30,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 HWK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 119,687 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2026 119,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2026 7,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 102,325 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 4,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 80,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 80,224 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Grease Around CV Boot/ Gearbox but No Damage Found

Fail 7 Jul 2022 38,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Grease Around CV Boot/ Gearbox but No Damage Found

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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L888 HWK is a 2022 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2022 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 30,402 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 L888 HWK, 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 4 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L888 HWK registered?

L888 HWK is a 2022 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2022.

Is L888 HWK safe to buy?

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