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SM17 FZD

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 72,876 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,353 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 63,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,256 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers worn

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 FZD 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 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 SM17 FZD, 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 SM17 FZD registered?

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

Is SM17 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 FZD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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