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CA53 TRA

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,508 mi
Last recorded59,508 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 TRA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 59,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,128 miles

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency very poor

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 57,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency very poor

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 54,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,670 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,857 miles

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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CA53 TRA is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA53 TRA, 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

How do I check the history of CA53 TRA?

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What year was CA53 TRA registered?

CA53 TRA is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 October 2017.

Is CA53 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 TRA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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