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TC03 SON

2017 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,509 mi
Last recorded24,509 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC03 SON
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 24,509 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 24,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 22,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,536 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 18,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 14,095 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 14,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 10,205 miles

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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TC03 SON is a 2017 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TC03 SON, 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

How do I check the history of TC03 SON?

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What year was TC03 SON registered?

TC03 SON is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is TC03 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC03 SON shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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