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SB17 SZU

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,847 mi
Last recorded59,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 SZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 59,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 55,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 49,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm has become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm has become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,915 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,812 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 SZU is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SB17 SZU, 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 SB17 SZU?

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What year was SB17 SZU registered?

SB17 SZU is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 April 2017.

Is SB17 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 SZU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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