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SM17 FZA

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,518 mi
Last recorded84,518 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 FZA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 80,327 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 55,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,899 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,365 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 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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SM17 FZA is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red 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 SM17 FZA, 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 SM17 FZA registered?

SM17 FZA is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SM17 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 FZA 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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