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VF57 FKO

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,412 mi
Last recorded68,412 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 FKO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 68,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 63,770 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 54,588 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,900 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread very close to showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear lens cracked and broken but not showing any white light

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2021 37,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall and tread very close to showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear lens cracked and broken but not showing any white light

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2020 30,428 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 13,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 13,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,860 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 11,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 10,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 7,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 6,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 4,962 miles

N/S/F,N/S/R,O/S/R tyres starting to crack and perish, also 6 yrs old

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 3,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight distortion in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2012 3,550 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 3,505 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 2,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 2,873 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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VF57 FKO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VF57 FKO, 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 VF57 FKO registered?

VF57 FKO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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