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FT57 BBO

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,205 mi
Last recorded126,205 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BBO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,945 miles

Front steering rack o/s and n/s steering arms slight play.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 119,944 miles

Steering column attachment defective steering tube lower u j joint loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front steering rack o/s and n/s steering arms slight play.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,706 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge through to canvis (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,791 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 108,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,960 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,725 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,844 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,070 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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FT57 BBO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT57 BBO, 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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FT57 BBO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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