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FJ17 VMU

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,875 mi
Last recorded119,875 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 119,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,091 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 109,091 miles

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

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 95,091 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 73,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake 16%

Fail 12 Mar 2022 73,367 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake 16%

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,806 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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FJ17 VMU is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMU, 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 FJ17 VMU registered?

FJ17 VMU is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is FJ17 VMU safe to buy?

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