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FV57 VAF

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,449 mi
Last recorded71,449 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VAF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 71,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front axel slightly corroded

Front steering coulum has slight play

Rear axel has slight corrsion

Fail 11 Nov 2025 71,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front axel slightly corroded

Front steering coulum has slight play

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axel has slight corrsion

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 61,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrision under carriage

Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,119 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 44,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,712 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 40,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,714 miles

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise child seats fitted to rear

Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise both front tyres worn on inside edges

advise tyres low in presure

Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 24,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 14,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all tyres slight cracking but o/k

Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,313 miles

advise all tyres slight cracking but o/k

Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,551 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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FV57 VAF is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV57 VAF, 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 FV57 VAF registered?

FV57 VAF is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is FV57 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 VAF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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