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SS06 BOW

2017 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS06 BOW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 70,780 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 64,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,931 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 58,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,129 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 45,289 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 45,286 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 36,309 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 36,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs liped on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 28,784 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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SS06 BOW is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SS06 BOW, 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 SS06 BOW registered?

SS06 BOW is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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