MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Both registration plate bulbs dim
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outer edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both number plate lamps slightly dim
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when stop lights (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light glass broken shows white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with side lights (4.3.3 (b))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine oil leaks.
Rear brake discs deteriorated
Wear in O/S/F Anti roll bar drop link.
Engine oil leaks.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear brake discs deteriorated
Wear in O/S/F Anti roll bar drop link.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake discs worn.
Rear tyres perished and worn close to the legal limit.
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
slight play intermediate steering rack joints
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
slight play intermediate steering rack joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyre perished and worn
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 FGP is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FG08 FGP, 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 FGP registered?
FG08 FGP is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2008.
Is FG08 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 FGP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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