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N500 DSC

2017 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,774 mi
Last recorded54,774 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 DSC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 54,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,538 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 67,241 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 44,238 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 44,238 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

lighting fault on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,534 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,195 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,788 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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N500 DSC is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N500 DSC, 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 N500 DSC?

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What year was N500 DSC registered?

N500 DSC is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 September 2017.

Is N500 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 DSC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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