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AP72 DZJ

2023 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1482cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,341 mi
Last recorded61,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 Kia Ceed28,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP72 DZJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,482cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,341 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 61,340 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 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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AP72 DZJ is a 2023 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,482cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AP72 DZJ, 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.

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What year was AP72 DZJ registered?

AP72 DZJ is a 2023 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 January 2023.

Is AP72 DZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP72 DZJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP72 DZJ have outstanding finance?

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