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FM57 FZA

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,134 mi
Last recorded119,134 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FZA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,227 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,969 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE DE LAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Front SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

Nearside Front Outer SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END

Rear COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 16 Jan 2019 108,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working WASHER SYSTEM NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE DE LAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Front SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

Nearside Front Outer SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END

Rear COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,301 miles

Central Rear NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE AROUND EDGES

Front WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

Rear COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,223 miles

Rear Coil springs corroded,both rear

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,720 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,611 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 62,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,714 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,711 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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FM57 FZA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FM57 FZA, 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 FM57 FZA registered?

FM57 FZA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is FM57 FZA safe to buy?

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