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FM57 MGU

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 MGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,354 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 86,286 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsf tyre outer wall deteriorated

nsf+osf+osr tyres cracking inbetween tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,834 miles

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

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

nsf tyre outer wall deteriorated

nsf+osf+osr tyres cracking inbetween tread

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyre outer walls starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,078 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,882 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside 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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FM57 MGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM57 MGU?

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What year was FM57 MGU registered?

FM57 MGU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is FM57 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 MGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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