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YM17 SDZ

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 SDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 91,314 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 90,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 90,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45 r17 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 52,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45 r17 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,249 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2020 41,248 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

undertrays fitted

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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YM17 SDZ is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YM17 SDZ, 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 YM17 SDZ registered?

YM17 SDZ is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is YM17 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM17 SDZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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