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SB71 ESF

2022 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,660 mi
Last recorded34,660 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2022 Kia Ceed30,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB71 ESF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 34,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 34,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 25,363 miles

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

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

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

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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SB71 ESF is a 2022 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB71 ESF, 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 SB71 ESF registered?

SB71 ESF is a 2022 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 January 2022.

Is SB71 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB71 ESF shows 3 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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