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SB17 SYT

2017 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,515 mi
Last recorded105,515 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 SYT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 105,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 105,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,036 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,065 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 58,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020 36,871 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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SB17 SYT is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB17 SYT, 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 SB17 SYT registered?

SB17 SYT is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is SB17 SYT safe to buy?

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