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AJB 842A

2023 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,357 mi
Last recorded19,357 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2023 Kia Ceed28,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 842A
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 19,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,795 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 74,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 16,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,904 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,014 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 31,014 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

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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AJB 842A is a 2023 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2023 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 28,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJB 842A, 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 3 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 AJB 842A registered?

AJB 842A is a 2023 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2023.

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