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FT57 DNE

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,991 mi
Last recorded106,991 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 DNE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,991 miles

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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very thin but unable to accurately measure as view and access restricted (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly worn and dished (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,750 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near/side and off/side front (3.5.1g)

off/side rear 205/55 VR 16 tyre perished on outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 17 Nov 2016 97,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 VR 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near/side and off/side front (3.5.1g)

off/side rear 205/55 VR 16 tyre perished on outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 28 Oct 2015 87,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,229 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,152 miles

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,620 miles

Fog lamp lens is cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 76,599 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fog lamp lens is cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,091 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 DNE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DNE, 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 DNE registered?

FT57 DNE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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