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SW20 OBJ

2020 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,491 mi
Last recorded57,491 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW20 OBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 57,491 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 57,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade insecure (clip missing) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 50,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,568 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 43,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,289 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

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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SW20 OBJ is a 2020 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SW20 OBJ, 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.

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What year was SW20 OBJ registered?

SW20 OBJ is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2020.

Is SW20 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW20 OBJ 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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