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VK71 FJN

2021 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Ceed30,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK71 FJN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,440 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 52,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,858 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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VK71 FJN is a 2021 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK71 FJN, 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 VK71 FJN?

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What year was VK71 FJN registered?

VK71 FJN is a 2021 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2021.

Is VK71 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK71 FJN 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.

Does VK71 FJN have outstanding finance?

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