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SM22 ZBP

2022 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,592 mi
Last recorded131,592 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2022 Kia Ceed30,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM22 ZBP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2022
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 131,592 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 131,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front dipped colour non standard and LED not working

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,402 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 131,393 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 108 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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SM22 ZBP is a 2022 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SM22 ZBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM22 ZBP registered?

SM22 ZBP is a 2022 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2022.

Is SM22 ZBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM22 ZBP 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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