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FG08 SUO

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,235 mi
Last recorded128,235 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SUO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 123,687 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 123,687 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 119,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,571 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 117,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 115,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,515 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

staple in o s rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2011 75,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

staple in o s rear tyre

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 SUO is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

FG08 SUO is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is FG08 SUO safe to buy?

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