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FE58 LDC

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,155 mi
Last recorded145,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LDC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 145,155 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in numerous areas but not excessive

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,062 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 140,607 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 26 Nov 2018 140,607 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 31 Oct 2017 138,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 131,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,069 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 116,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,857 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

Fail 28 Oct 2012 98,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

rear brake discs getting thin

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,241 miles

both number plates

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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FE58 LDC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE58 LDC, 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 FE58 LDC registered?

FE58 LDC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FE58 LDC safe to buy?

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