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FD57 UFA

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 UFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,815 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cradle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cradle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,895 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,895 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 105,459 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 95,259 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 92,873 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s n/s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,267 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 75,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2013 58,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front washers not working correctly but still providing sufficient water

front windscreen wipers torn but still clear

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,958 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERED[INSIDE EDGES]

BOTH REAR BRAKES STICKING

O/S/F TYRE ON 1.6M

PLAY SHOWING IN N/S/F DROP LINK

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,561 miles

nearside wiper blade smearing.

offside front tyre wearing close to the tread depth indicators.3mm.

slight side to side play detected at road wheels,possibly track rod inner bushes,recommend future attention.

windscreen has minor stone chips.

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 UFA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD57 UFA, 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 UFA registered?

FD57 UFA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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