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YF17 BCU

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 BCU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 99,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,608 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 79,360 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,116 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2021 47,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020

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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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YF17 BCU is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF17 BCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF17 BCU registered?

YF17 BCU is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is YF17 BCU safe to buy?

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Does YF17 BCU have outstanding finance?

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