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Y444 ALX

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 ALX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 132,418 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored and slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 116,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 May 2024 96,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,060 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 95,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,835 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,551 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,785 miles

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

Pass 23 May 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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Y444 ALX is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y444 ALX, 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 Y444 ALX registered?

Y444 ALX is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is Y444 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y444 ALX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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