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FE08 EHH

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,613 mi
Last recorded164,613 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EHH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 164,613 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 164,612 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 156,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 156,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,826 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 154,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,530 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 133,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 121,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 81,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,784 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,538 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,512 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,537 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 EHH is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EHH, 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 EHH registered?

FE08 EHH is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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