MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside 80kg low (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside low (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine coolant level below minimum
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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FV58 GXL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FV58 GXL, 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 FV58 GXL registered?
FV58 GXL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2008.
Is FV58 GXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV58 GXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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