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FC52 SFC

2017 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,118 mi
Last recorded157,118 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC52 SFC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 157,118 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 149,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2024 137,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,450 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 106,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Bumper & inner wheel arch insecure/loose.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads lowest. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,505 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 60,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewall yellow chalk 225/45/ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres starting to wear on edges

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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FC52 SFC is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FC52 SFC, 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 FC52 SFC registered?

FC52 SFC is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is FC52 SFC safe to buy?

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