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FJ17 EWL

2017 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,513 mi
Last recorded93,513 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 EWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower (front bumper damaged\repair lower corner)

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer (small chip in front windscreen on outer swept area)

Fail 25 Feb 2025 89,695 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (replaced bulb re-checked headlamp aim) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower (front bumper damaged\repair lower corner)

Nearside Front Outer (small chip in front windscreen on outer swept area)

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,404 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper backing edge deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( front lower arm REAR bush detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper backing edge deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front lower arm REAR bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,384 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge deteriorating STRONGLY advise attention before next annual inspection) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (small chip over 10mm ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 51,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (blade rubber split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge deteriorating STRONGLY advise attention before next annual inspection) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (small chip over 10mm ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (central of the tread) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower (daytime running light not working)

Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,375 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge of plate) (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 36,375 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (upper edge of plate) (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage loose (loose bolt at fixing) (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 31,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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FJ17 EWL is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ17 EWL, 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 FJ17 EWL registered?

FJ17 EWL is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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