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CE08 FZA

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 FZA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,496 miles

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

Rear underbody suspension components corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,226 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 70,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,430 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 68,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 61,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 61,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,683 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 45,138 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 45,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cracking to n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2016 37,795 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 May 2015 33,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 29,734 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 24,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 19,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,418 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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CE08 FZA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE08 FZA, 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 CE08 FZA registered?

CE08 FZA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 FZA safe to buy?

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