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FJ17 YHP

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,714 mi
Last recorded42,714 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YHP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 42,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,798 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 33,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,127 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 26,127 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,116 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 22,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 17,667 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 YHP is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 YHP, 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 FJ17 YHP?

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What year was FJ17 YHP registered?

FJ17 YHP is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is FJ17 YHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 YHP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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