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M23 PDJ

2023 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,892 mi
Last recorded72,892 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2023 Kia Ceed28,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 PDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,892 miles

tpms light on

under trays & sill covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake control switch incomplete but operating correctly

Fail 27 Oct 2025 72,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake control switch incomplete but operating correctly

tpms light on

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 63,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,147 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,848 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,886 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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M23 PDJ is a 2023 Kia Ceed in Red. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M23 PDJ, 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 M23 PDJ registered?

M23 PDJ is a 2023 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 December 2023.

Is M23 PDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 PDJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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