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SD17 MDY

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 MDY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 worn out inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 89,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 worn out inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 84,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,882 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,916 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,484 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 44,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,375 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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SD17 MDY is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD17 MDY, 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 SD17 MDY registered?

SD17 MDY is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is SD17 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 MDY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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