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SJ17 PKS

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 PKS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 59,748 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 59,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & slightly perished on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & slightly perished on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear sub frame / suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,622 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 54,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 32,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 26,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020

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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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SJ17 PKS is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ17 PKS, 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 SJ17 PKS registered?

SJ17 PKS is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is SJ17 PKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 PKS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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