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SA20 RCY

2020 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

28,810 mi
Last recorded28,810 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA20 RCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 28,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 28,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 18,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 14,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 14,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (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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SA20 RCY is a 2020 Kia Ceed in Black 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 SA20 RCY, 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 SA20 RCY registered?

SA20 RCY is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2020.

Is SA20 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA20 RCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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