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FH57 HVF

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,587 mi
Last recorded180,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HVF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 180,587 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to was made week 09 year 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 180,582 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to was made week 09 year 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 163,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 163,405 miles

Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 151,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 151,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 146,111 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 146,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 141,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slight pitted on inner face

Fail 29 Dec 2017 141,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs slight pitted on inner face

Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,351 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 136,351 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 125,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

nearside front tyre worn low at edge

Fail 22 Dec 2015 124,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

nearside front tyre worn low at edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,850 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 94,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 79,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,195 miles

ADVISE INNER N/S FRONT DRIVE BOOT WEEPING GREASE AT SMALL RETAINER CLIP,.....N/S REAR TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....

Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,195 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE INNER N/S FRONT DRIVE BOOT WEEPING GREASE AT SMALL RETAINER CLIP,.....N/S REAR TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,983 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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FH57 HVF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FH57 HVF, 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 FH57 HVF registered?

FH57 HVF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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