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SM17 UGY

2017 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 UGY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,086 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 57,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,705 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 46,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads look very low on inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,324 miles

Brake squeal noticed

Pass 30 Nov 2020 26,306 miles
Pass 19 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 UGY is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel 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 SM17 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

SM17 UGY is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is SM17 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 UGY 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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