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FH57 HVY

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,109 mi
Last recorded76,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HVY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 67,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 63,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,395 miles

front number plate

Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,488 miles

Front no.plate deterioration

O/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,245 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,304 miles

condensation o/s/r light lense

n/s/r tyre wall perishing borderline

wear on front brake pads and discs

Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,304 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condensation o/s/r light lense

n/s/r tyre wall perishing borderline

wear on front brake pads and discs

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,498 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar drop link slight play in balljoint

n/s/f inner c.v. boot leaking grease

rear tyres perishing

wear on front brake disks

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 16,663 miles

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

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

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 HVY is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH57 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

FH57 HVY is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is FH57 HVY safe to buy?

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