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FG08 ARX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,023 mi
Last recorded140,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ARX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,023 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 140,023 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,318 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no lock acheived. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,318 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no lock acheived. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,407 miles

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

max travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 93,747 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 85,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,937 miles

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Fail 29 Mar 2016 79,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,604 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,507 miles

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

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

front exhaust rubber mounting not in mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,946 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 57,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle just met emissions.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,800 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn close to structure on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,136 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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FG08 ARX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black 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 FG08 ARX, 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 FG08 ARX registered?

FG08 ARX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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