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AP66 JOH

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 JOH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 98,650 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,885 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,372 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,969 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,396 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 74,396 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,063 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,077 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 54,077 miles

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

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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AP66 JOH is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AP66 JOH, 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 AP66 JOH registered?

AP66 JOH is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 February 2017.

Is AP66 JOH safe to buy?

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