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YJ17 MEK

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,974 mi
Last recorded52,974 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 MEK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 52,974 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 46,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 38,451 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 31,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 25,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 21,052 miles

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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YJ17 MEK is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YJ17 MEK, 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 YJ17 MEK registered?

YJ17 MEK is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YJ17 MEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 MEK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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