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BM17 FCX

2017 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,020 mi
Last recorded107,020 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 FCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 107,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil low

Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 91,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 29 Sep 2023 72,361 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 72,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,638 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 50,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 30,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,584 miles
Pass 13 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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BM17 FCX is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BM17 FCX, 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 BM17 FCX registered?

BM17 FCX is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is BM17 FCX safe to buy?

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