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YC17 VLV

2017 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,082 mi
Last recorded54,082 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 VLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,965 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,029 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,501 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge/shoulder close to cords been exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 31,501 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge/shoulder close to cords been exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close and inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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YC17 VLV is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc 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 YC17 VLV, 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 YC17 VLV registered?

YC17 VLV is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is YC17 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 VLV 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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