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D25 JMY

2017 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,509 mi
Last recorded88,509 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 JMY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 88,509 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 105,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres feathering on inside

Fail 14 Jan 2025 105,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres feathering on inside

Pass 8 May 2024 81,620 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 70,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 78,864 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 61,945 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,288 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,283 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment calliper not returning to stops (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 61,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 58,519 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 58,519 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,087 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 53,087 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,100 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2019 32,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 38,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,499 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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D25 JMY is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D25 JMY, 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 D25 JMY registered?

D25 JMY is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is D25 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 JMY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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