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FD57 EMJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,518 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin outer edge wheel alignment appears out

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,072 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,111 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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FD57 EMJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD57 EMJ, 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 FD57 EMJ registered?

FD57 EMJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is FD57 EMJ safe to buy?

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