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EF17 WRL

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 WRL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,850 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 70,850 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 57,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,151 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 28 Jul 2021 31,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020

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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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EF17 WRL 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 EF17 WRL, 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 EF17 WRL registered?

EF17 WRL is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2017.

Is EF17 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 WRL 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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