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SM17 LWR

2017 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 LWR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 78,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 78,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 59,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,891 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 29,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 23,184 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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SM17 LWR is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,368cc petrol 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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

SM17 LWR is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is SM17 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 LWR 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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