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EA08 FKL

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,445 mi
Last recorded134,445 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FKL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,445 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,093 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,295 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,746 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,531 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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EA08 FKL is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA08 FKL, 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 EA08 FKL registered?

EA08 FKL is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EA08 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 FKL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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