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FE08 BNZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,347 mi
Last recorded72,347 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BNZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 69,761 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 66,708 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,826 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

imbalance o/s handbrake

Fail 30 Oct 2020 60,826 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

imbalance o/s handbrake

Pass 23 May 2019 58,441 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,975 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 53,504 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front washers poor

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 23 May 2016 50,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 50,312 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

front disc's lipped

front washers poor

Pass 20 May 2015 44,337 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 44,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r brake pads appear to be aprox 75% worn, discs slightly lipped

washer jets poor

Pass 21 May 2014 37,381 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked around edges and sidewalls, sidewalls weakend

brake discs slightly worn

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper smearing

Fail 21 May 2014 37,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres badly cracked around edges and sidewalls, sidewalls weakend

brake discs slightly worn

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper smearing

Pass 21 May 2013 30,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,896 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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FE08 BNZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE08 BNZ, 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 FE08 BNZ registered?

FE08 BNZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is FE08 BNZ safe to buy?

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