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AK58 FWA

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,215 mi
Last recorded155,215 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FWA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2021 155,215 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment, but still operates ok (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2021 155,215 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment, but still operates ok (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 141,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,642 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,802 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Hand brake lever slight free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 120,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Hand brake lever slight free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 109,961 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn/bald inner egdes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 99,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,319 miles

Centre Rear child seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Offside Rear child seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 3 Nov 2015 91,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear child seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Offside Rear child seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,205 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,610 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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AK58 FWA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 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 AK58 FWA, 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 18 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK58 FWA registered?

AK58 FWA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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