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FE08 EFR

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,935 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,233 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 128,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,279 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 115,279 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,913 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 EFR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FE08 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

FE08 EFR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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