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Y55 EJG

2020 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 EJG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 89,223 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 47,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 34,324 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 31,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,622 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,744 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 70,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 37,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,286 miles

Damage to front crash structure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 34,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to front crash structure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y55 EJG is a 2020 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y55 EJG, 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 Y55 EJG registered?

Y55 EJG is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2020.

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The MOT history for Y55 EJG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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