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CV20 VLU

2020 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,693 mi
Last recorded35,693 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Ceed30,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV20 VLU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 35,693 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 29,292 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 29,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers torn have been replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 25,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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CV20 VLU is a 2020 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV20 VLU, 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

How do I check the history of CV20 VLU?

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What year was CV20 VLU registered?

CV20 VLU is a 2020 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is CV20 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV20 VLU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV20 VLU have outstanding finance?

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