MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wipers poor
Rear Lower suspension arms corroded
under body corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Both rear lower suspension arms corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under body corrosion
Both rear lower suspension arms corroded
N/S/F drive shaft damp
Rear wiper blade split
Various under body corrosion
Both rear lower suspension arms corroded
N/S/F drive shaft damp
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper blade split
Various under body corrosion
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front damage
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front damage
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Offside Front windscreen has stone chips but does not effect drivers view of the road.
Offside Front wing has slight accident damage including side repeater but not showing any white light
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel slightly sticking on rotation but not shown on brake roller test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs worn.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs worn.
front tyres low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
service every 10000 mls or 12 months
timing chain
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
service every 10000 mls or 12 months
timing chain
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs worn
front tyres worn close to the tread depth indicators.
minor stone chips to windscreen
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH08 JFX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FH08 JFX, 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 JFX registered?
FH08 JFX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 July 2008.
Is FH08 JFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH08 JFX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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