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FH08 EDK

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,951 mi
Last recorded84,951 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EDK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 84,951 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,319 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 76,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 76,299 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,061 miles

Front number plate deteriated but still readable

Nearside Front tyre measured at just 3mm badly scrubbed inner and outer edges 205/55r16-91v

Offside Rear tyre measured at just 3mm 205/55r16-91v

Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,694 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 15 Dec 2022 69,694 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,685 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,562 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 61,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

hand brake reduced reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jun 2014 37,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,344 miles

advise both rear tyres at 3mm tread

advise rear brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,824 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on the outer sidewall

strong advise both front tyres worn low

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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FH08 EDK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 FH08 EDK, 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 FH08 EDK registered?

FH08 EDK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is FH08 EDK safe to buy?

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