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YK17 HEC

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,606 mi
Last recorded76,606 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 HEC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 73,893 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 73,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 63,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 54,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 41,686 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 41,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front brakes have slight imbalance on application

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 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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YK17 HEC is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 YK17 HEC, 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 YK17 HEC registered?

YK17 HEC is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2017.

Is YK17 HEC safe to buy?

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