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WV17 HWJ

2017 Kia Ceed

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,242 mi
Last recorded37,242 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 HWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 37,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 30,800 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 19,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 13,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 13,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 9,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 8,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 8,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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WV17 HWJ is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 998cc 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 WV17 HWJ, 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 WV17 HWJ registered?

WV17 HWJ is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is WV17 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 HWJ 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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