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FE08 FYD

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,515 mi
Last recorded169,515 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FYD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 169,515 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 169,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 162,345 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 162,345 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 156,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 142,673 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

osr foglamp unit has cracked lense

Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,390 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 130,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,244 miles

front wipers little smeary

nsf tyre bald outer edge

unable to open drivers rear door from interior handle

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,762 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,373 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush PLAY IN JOINT (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint PLAY IN JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Rear PADS METAL TO METAL

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,432 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer/inner edge

Rear Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JETS ON FRONT NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer/inner edge

Rear Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,217 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,306 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 8,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 FYD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

FE08 FYD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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