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FD17 UPL

2017 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,251 mi
Last recorded160,251 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 UPL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 160,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 150,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 150,245 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,760 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 142,760 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 135,025 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 135,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,948 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 82,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,489 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 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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FD17 UPL is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD17 UPL, 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 FD17 UPL registered?

FD17 UPL is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is FD17 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 UPL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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