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BA53 YSB

2017 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 YSB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 73,370 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 72,859 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,091 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing low.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 58,070 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing low.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,112 miles

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

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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BA53 YSB is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 45,826 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 BA53 YSB, 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 9 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA53 YSB registered?

BA53 YSB is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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