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FM57 VVD

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 VVD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow bar bent (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 77,408 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,796 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 9 Jan 2020 70,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,806 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 5m/m left (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 5m/m left (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look about 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 49,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 34,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,512 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 VVD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

FM57 VVD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is FM57 VVD safe to buy?

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