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DT02 KEZ

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

53,762 mi
Last recorded53,762 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT02 KEZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 53,762 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 53,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 166,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 39,418 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 151,464 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 151,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 36,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed twisted (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,151 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 129,151 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,343 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 123,338 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,092 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,427 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 103,456 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front service brake slightly lagging in operation.

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,918 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,065 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,639 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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DT02 KEZ is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DT02 KEZ, 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 DT02 KEZ registered?

DT02 KEZ is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DT02 KEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT02 KEZ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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