2008 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · FM57 MFY
2008 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 145,819 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM57 MFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 145,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 MFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (FM57 MFY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FM57 MFY Mileage History
- 21/09/2022139,792 mi
- 06/09/2023141,124 mi+1,332 mi
- 06/09/2023141,126 mi+2 mi
- 09/09/2024141,959 mi+833 mi
- 22/09/2025145,819 mi+3,860 mi
Average of roughly 2,006 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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