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DC14 KEL

2017 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,302 mi
Last recorded52,302 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC14 KEL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 52,302 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing ar (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,674 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 34,266 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 29,418 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,314 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 22,314 miles

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

Offside 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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DC14 KEL is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC14 KEL, 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 DC14 KEL registered?

DC14 KEL is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is DC14 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC14 KEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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