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Y8 JAM

2017 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,794 mi
Last recorded38,794 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 38,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 35,038 miles

Rear brakes squealing

Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,998 miles

all tyres on 3 mm

Pass 12 Sep 2022 24,917 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 20,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 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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Y8 JAM is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y8 JAM, 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 Y8 JAM registered?

Y8 JAM is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is Y8 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 JAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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