MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine misfire
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine misfire
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack noisy ()
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack noisy ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, several splits to inner sidewall but not showing cords
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, several splits to inner sidewall but not showing cords
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked
Front both tyres scrubbing on edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear cracking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front both tyres scrubbing on edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear cracking
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT STEPPING INSIDE EDGES
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT STEPPING INSIDE EDGES
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE08 EJV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 EJV, 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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FE08 EJV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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