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FE08 EFD

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,015 mi
Last recorded60,015 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EFD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,729 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,142 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 57,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,188 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 57,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,046 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 52,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,986 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,624 miles

short deep cut n/s/rear tyre tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 41,614 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

short deep cut n/s/rear tyre tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013
Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,537 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,153 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 EFD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

FE08 EFD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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