2017 Kia Ceed · 28,824 MOT tests
2017 Kia Ceed reliability
2017 Kia Ceeds fail 19% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Ceed years (28,824 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 19%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 49,175
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,824
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.3% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Brakes4%
- Suspension2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Steering0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.69%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.37%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.16%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.75%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.59%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Kia Ceed reliable?
2017 Kia Ceeds fail 19% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 Ceed years (28,824 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.4% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Kia Ceed shows 49,175 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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