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DL57 FGP

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,059 mi
Last recorded112,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FGP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,059 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and accessories (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 101,127 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 101,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,642 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 87,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking throughout tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 24 Jun 2020 74,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 69,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,349 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,163 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DL57 FGP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL57 FGP, 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 DL57 FGP registered?

DL57 FGP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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