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FT57 BCO

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BCO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,050 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 116,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,217 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,622 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,454 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s and o/s front discs worn,

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 BCO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCO, 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 BCO registered?

FT57 BCO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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