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AK17 LLJ

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,397 mi
Last recorded63,397 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 LLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 63,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread depth getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,211 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 56,157 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

manual attach emissions reading

Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,873 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,971 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 39,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,945 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,243 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 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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AK17 LLJ is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red 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 AK17 LLJ, 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 AK17 LLJ registered?

AK17 LLJ is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is AK17 LLJ safe to buy?

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