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FH08 JFX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,303 mi
Last recorded171,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 JFX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 171,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 171,302 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 169,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers poor

Rear Lower suspension arms corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2021 169,297 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 152,103 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

N/S/F drive shaft damp

Rear wiper blade split

Various under body corrosion

Fail 25 May 2019 152,103 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 138,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front damage

Fail 26 May 2018 138,384 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2017 123,648 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 101,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 81,820 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 6 May 2015 81,631 miles

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.

Pass 28 May 2014 70,030 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,645 miles

front tyres low

Pass 31 May 2012 46,104 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 45,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,533 miles

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.

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 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.

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