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FE58 LFK

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,316 mi
Last recorded117,316 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LFK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,377 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 97,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,370 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding un able to full test wheel bearing due to this fault (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,909 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 84,401 miles

n/s/f disc pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,920 miles

rear tyres are low, front antiroll bar link is worn, slight play in steering arms, handbrake lever travel is high

Fail 27 Feb 2015 79,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres are low, front antiroll bar link is worn, slight play in steering arms, handbrake lever travel is high

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,260 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 58,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,365 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK registered?

FE58 LFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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