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FG08 UTC

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UTC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 79,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,673 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (no tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (no tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (no tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (no tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,383 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 69,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,833 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,833 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Movement / Lift in steering rack track rods.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,971 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

signs of dampness at front of fuel tank

slight freeplay in steering rack at nearside and offside

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,581 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,104 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 181,141 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

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 UTC is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTC, 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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FG08 UTC is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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