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YK17 VRM

2017 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,942 mi
Last recorded108,942 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 VRM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 108,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,729 miles

Offside Rear faint brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 105,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear faint brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 89,090 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

faint brake bind starting osr

Fail 23 Jul 2024 89,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

faint brake bind starting osr

Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,164 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 74,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 VRM is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRM, 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 YK17 VRM registered?

YK17 VRM is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YK17 VRM safe to buy?

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