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FG08 SRU

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SRU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 78,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,292 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight wear and play on both front inner steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 30 Nov 2022 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight wear and play on both front inner steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,080 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 70,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,152 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 61,622 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,870 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,700 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint blowing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,156 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,512 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 SRU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

FG08 SRU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is FG08 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SRU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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