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FN58 OWB

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,789 mi
Last recorded139,789 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 OWB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 139,789 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,050 miles

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

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

Rear Fog light, has red tape over broken lense. Still emits red light from a reasonable distance

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,193 miles

nearside front inner cv boot damp / wet - secure and no splits

nearside windscreen washer fluid not meeting screen - sufficent water to clear screen from offside

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 11 Aug 2015 106,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front inner cv boot damp / wet - secure and no splits

nearside windscreen washer fluid not meeting screen - sufficent water to clear screen from offside

slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,363 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,374 miles

nsf anti roll bar link ball joints worn

nsf inner cv boot leaking around retainer clip but still preventing dirt ingress

osf antiroll bar links worn

stone chips on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

o/s rear & n/s rear tyres inner & outer egdes perishing.

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,036 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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FN58 OWB is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN58 OWB, 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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FN58 OWB is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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