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FE66 LYJ

2017 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,611 mi
Last recorded43,611 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE66 LYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 43,611 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 31,715 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 31,715 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 20,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 16,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 11,171 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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FE66 LYJ is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel 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 FE66 LYJ, 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 FE66 LYJ registered?

FE66 LYJ is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is FE66 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE66 LYJ 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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