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FG08 SZN

2008 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,981 mi
Last recorded97,981 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SZN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 97,981 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 87,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deterioated

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,368 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,972 miles

N/s rear brake slightly lower effort on service and park brake.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,218 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 SZN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

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

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