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AB08 FTN

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,417 mi
Last recorded201,417 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FTN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 201,417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 189,246 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 189,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 173,000 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear discs poor condition

handbrake application uneven

play steering arms/rack ends

Fail 19 Mar 2014 172,993 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front/rear discs poor condition

handbrake application uneven

play steering arms/rack ends

Pass 22 May 2013 153,947 miles

brake check required, pads look low

Fail 22 May 2013 153,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake check required, pads look low

Pass 18 May 2012 125,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 94,333 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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AB08 FTN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc 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 AB08 FTN, 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 AB08 FTN registered?

AB08 FTN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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