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VU20 FTN

2020 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,437 mi
Last recorded47,437 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU20 FTN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 47,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 39,406 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,688 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 22,319 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 20,761 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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VU20 FTN is a 2020 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU20 FTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU20 FTN registered?

VU20 FTN is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is VU20 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU20 FTN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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