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SH21 NLP

2021 Kia Ceed

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,401 mi
Last recorded41,401 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Ceed30,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH21 NLP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2021
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 41,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 34,401 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 34,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 23,208 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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SH21 NLP is a 2021 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 30,777 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 SH21 NLP, 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 5 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH21 NLP?

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What year was SH21 NLP registered?

SH21 NLP is a 2021 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2021.

Is SH21 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH21 NLP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH21 NLP have outstanding finance?

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