MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears minor play felt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion to all underside suspension
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut not clamping joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears minor play felt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seam slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
general corrosion to all underside suspension
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front most bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cracked+perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs corroded+lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
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FT57 BCF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 BCF, 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 FT57 BCF registered?
FT57 BCF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 January 2008.
Is FT57 BCF safe to buy?
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