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FG08 ARZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,990 mi
Last recorded55,990 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 55,990 miles

Both front inner c.v joints are wet around outer clips

Both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp holder loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 55,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front inner c.v joints are wet around outer clips

Both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp holder loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 52,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever adjustment at limit

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to low ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,642 miles

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

O/s washer jet aim poor

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 46,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 46,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 43,561 miles

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Front subframe n/s/f corner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,141 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 41,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front and n/s/r tyres are deteriorated with excessive cracking, date stamps of 2014

Both front tyres are worn smooth on outer edges and slight wear to inner edges

Pass 24 May 2019 37,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,470 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,740 miles

All vehicle lights flickering slightly

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

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,717 miles

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

Front discs worn

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 21,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front discs worn

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)

offside front lower arm front bush starting to debond

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,728 miles

advise BOTH front tyres at 3mm

strong advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,504 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 ARZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG08 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?

FG08 ARZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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