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ET17 XAO

2017 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,787 mi
Last recorded77,787 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 XAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 77,787 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 77,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,424 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 37,028 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 33,417 miles

wipers slight smeary

Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,851 miles

o/s/f tyre's getting low on tread 2-3mm

Pass 6 Feb 2021 18,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 14,138 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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ET17 XAO is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 ET17 XAO, 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 ET17 XAO?

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What year was ET17 XAO registered?

ET17 XAO is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 August 2017.

Is ET17 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 XAO 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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